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BD55 FRX

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,208 mi
Last recorded115,208 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 115,208 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021
Fail 21 Dec 2021

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 88,786 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Fail 8 Dec 2020 88,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Dec 2019 83,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to undersides

Fail 6 Dec 2019 82,986 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 75,762 miles

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

corrosion to underside

Fail 15 Nov 2018 75,762 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Nov 2017 68,070 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 59,028 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth WORN TO METAL (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILLS. REAR CHASSIS. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILLS. REAR CHASSIS. INNER ARCH. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER SILL. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER AND OUTER SILLS. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 52,068 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,640 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 44,640 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,294 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,461 miles

nails in n/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2012 35,461 miles

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

nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,946 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2011 33,946 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 30,833 miles

wipers deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2009 28,475 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 26,097 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 FRX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BD55 FRX, 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 FRX registered?

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

Is BD55 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 FRX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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