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BD55 FSS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,833 mi
Last recorded189,833 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FSS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 189,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 165,047 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear chassis / out riggers corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2017 163,150 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 162,777 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 143,586 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 143,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 119,472 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,945 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 92,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,456 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 73,454 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,596 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,999 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,445 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 17,715 miles

hand brake leaver has more travle than normal, still works to standard

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 FSS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD55 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

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

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