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BD55 LVV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,003 mi
Last recorded105,003 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 105,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all under body covered in black sealer

both front sill covered in black sealer inner and outer

both rear sills covered in black sealer inner and outer

chases have signs of filler and black sealant on them

Pass 25 Jan 2023 99,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,289 miles

Central Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 86,094 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 81,121 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2018 70,661 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracking

chip in windscreen

nearside rear inner and outer sill corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside front step corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 70,661 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracking

chip in windscreen

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass (8.1.1)

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

nearside rear inner and outer sill corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside front step corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 61,958 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres cracking

chip in windscreen

front coil springs corroded

nearside rear sill corroded

offside front step corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,268 miles

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

offside front step corroded

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 18 Dec 2015 50,268 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

offside front step corroded

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 16 Dec 2014 37,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,931 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 28,463 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 28,463 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 22,821 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)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2011 16,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 16,653 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 10,072 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 LVV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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