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A21 BDS

2015 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,378 mi
Last recorded120,378 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit85,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 BDS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 120,378 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 112,459 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 103,968 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 95,710 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 95,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,317 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,181 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Fail 19 Jul 2018 44,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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A21 BDS is a 2015 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 85,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A21 BDS, 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 11 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 BDS registered?

A21 BDS is a 2015 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 August 2015.

Is A21 BDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 BDS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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