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BD54 XWZ

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

215,181 mi
Last recorded215,181 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 XWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 215,181 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to the front suspensions component and the rear suspensions component underside of the vehicle

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour Both front (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 215,179 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour Both , black color on the top , image is not correct (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror 4 big cracks, variated in size from 100mm till 500mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to the front suspensions component and the rear suspensions component underside of the vehicle

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour Both front (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 215,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 215,172 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2017 211,810 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 199,399 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 190,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 172,796 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 155,960 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 136,245 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 116,913 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 96,844 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 78,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,800 miles

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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BD54 XWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BD54 XWZ, 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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What year was BD54 XWZ registered?

BD54 XWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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