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BD55 EXU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

110,001 mi
Last recorded110,001 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 EXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 110,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tipper body corroded but secure

Fail 14 Aug 2026 110,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tipper body corroded but secure

Pass 28 Aug 2025 108,774 miles

Both rear chassis corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing taped up

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

slight fraying o/s front seatbelt

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 27 Aug 2025 108,772 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Both rear chassis corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing taped up

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 19 Oct 2024 107,108 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 107,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal worn smooth

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Fail 19 Oct 2023

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2023

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 104,004 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 103,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working cab roof (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front stone chips in screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear mud guard / spray suppression missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front excess movement from seat frame

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear mud guard / spray suppression missing

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 101,811 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 101,811 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 100,113 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror cracked

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 100,113 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 97,683 miles

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing thin and cracking between tread

tipper body in a poor condition corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2019 97,678 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tipper body mounting hinge to chassis excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to step corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing thin and cracking between tread

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tipper body in a poor condition corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,459 miles

Central Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing rear joint

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint slight play

Offside Rear Inner tyre cracking between tread

Fail 30 Mar 2018 93,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing rear joint

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint slight play

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre cracking between tread

Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,285 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 89,285 miles

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 84,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 26 Feb 2016 84,528 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 30 Nov 2014 80,257 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2014 80,257 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 75,195 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 69,769 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 69,747 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,319 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 63,299 miles

Nearside Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,348 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 58,181 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,517 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,362 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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BD55 EXU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EXU, 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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BD55 EXU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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