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BD55 EVH

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

119,520 mi
Last recorded119,520 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 EVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 119,520 miles

Cannot readily open bonnet

Front and rear fenders damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced rear bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced rear bush (2.4.G.1)

Slight knock on steering at Idle

nearside rear lens cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2015 119,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Cannot readily open bonnet

Front and rear fenders damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced rear bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced rear bush (2.4.G.1)

Slight knock on steering at Idle

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,868 miles

Van leans to one side suspect weakened spring

Fail 15 Oct 2014 111,868 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Van leans to one side suspect weakened spring

Pass 4 Nov 2013 96,680 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 96,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 87,098 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 87,098 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 79,009 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 79,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,387 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 69,387 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,969 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,632 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 47,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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BD55 EVH is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BD55 EVH, 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 BD55 EVH registered?

BD55 EVH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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