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BD55 FYH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,896 mi
Last recorded143,896 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 143,896 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 143,389 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 128,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Both Side ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded ( Both Side ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Both Side ) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 128,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Both Side ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded ( Both Side ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Both Side ) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 128,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body has corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2018 128,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet stiff to open

Pass 4 Apr 2017 112,772 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 112,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,989 miles

Front tyre treads low/offside front and nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2016 70,980 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyre treads low/offside front and nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2015 69,414 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 64,087 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,608 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear axle halfshaft some end float detected.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,750 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,479 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres show uneven wear across tread area

front pads low

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight screen damage outside zone *a* swept area

slight wear in both steering arms

Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,779 miles

both rear tyres show uneven wear across tread area

o/s front tyre shows uneven wear around outer edge

o/s rear tyre has nail in tread area

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 FYH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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