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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
battery light on.
Body mounting fixings missing bonnet catch and 2nd catch missing. (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected saloon lighting disconnected. (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door step. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
battery light on.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears above tank (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive front timing casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
battery light on
body support brackets slightly corroded
vehicle underisde at rear has slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears above tank (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive front timing casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
battery light on
body support brackets slightly corroded
vehicle underisde at rear has slight corrosion
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush burst (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing last double seat outer seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger mounting , at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger mount , at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working all stop lamps at rear not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears above tank (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive front casing of timing and above leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre date code illegible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (n) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
battery light on
body support brackets slightly corroded all
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective wheel loose in carrier ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Spare tyre defective wheel loose in carrier ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
windscreen stonechipped
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
windscreen stonechipped
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Entrance/exit step damaged, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)
Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Entrance/exit step damaged, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
small damage in wind screen below drivers view
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
small damage in wind screen below drivers view
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
stone chip w/screen
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
stone chip w/screen
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BU51 CHU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 CHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BU51 CHU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2005.
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