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BD55 FYL

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,734 mi
Last recorded157,734 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 157,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded most of pipes are corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arches corroded and holed and body damage/ corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arches corroded and holed and chassis corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch pedal rubber split

power steering belt cracking up

Fail 9 Nov 2016 157,731 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded most of pipes are corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arches corroded and holed and body damage/ corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arches corroded and holed and chassis corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch pedal rubber split

power steering belt cracking up

Pass 27 Oct 2015 155,200 miles

Front Inner play in track rod inner joints

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

various heavy corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2015 155,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 152,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust box corroded

side loading door handle broken

Pass 16 Oct 2014 152,694 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust box corroded

side loading door handle broken

Pass 8 Nov 2013 142,075 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 126,777 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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)

brake pipes cover with greased cannot fully inspect.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 109,487 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 90,617 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 71,865 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 57,088 miles

off side front tyre has slight damage to side wall

off side steering rack has slight play

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 FYL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FYL, 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 FYL registered?

BD55 FYL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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