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BD55 LVP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,984 mi
Last recorded154,984 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 154,984 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 May 2015 154,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 134,305 miles

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

both rear Anti roll D bushes worn

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/r brake efficiency just in tolerance

Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,388 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

propshaft centre bear rear unservicable

Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 82,485 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs in poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2010 70,606 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

offside rear light lens cracked

offside rear mud-wing damaged

offside rear spring pin bush slightly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,606 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

offside rear light lens cracked

offside rear mud-wing damaged

offside rear spring pin bush slightly worn

Fail 28 Oct 2009 57,445 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear anti-roll bar d-link bush slightly worn

slight oil leak from engine area

small crack in nearside wing mirror glass

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,445 miles

nearside rear anti-roll bar d-link bush slightly worn

slight oil leak from engine area

small crack in nearside wing mirror glass

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,101 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 44,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front inner brake pad on nearside wearing close to 1.6mm

front wheel bearings slightly noisy

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 LVP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LVP, 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 LVP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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