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BD55 FWL

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

271,134 mi
Last recorded271,134 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 271,134 miles

General corroded in real and both side

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2019 251,000 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 43,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 224,117 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 21 Dec 2016 224,089 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills corroderd (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 30 Nov 2015 214,115 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 214,115 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 190,186 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 152,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 117,406 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

spare wheel showing cords

Fail 27 Nov 2012 117,406 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

spare wheel showing cords

Pass 22 Dec 2011 103,896 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn slightly on corner

osf tyre worn on edge

spanner light on at time of test ( dash display )

Pass 31 Oct 2011 100,113 miles

play detected at both steering rackends

Fail 31 Oct 2011 100,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play detected at both steering rackends

Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,026 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 31,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 68,628 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 68,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 48,105 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 FWL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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