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BD55 LWG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,400 mi
Last recorded133,400 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 133,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 131,172 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 128,807 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 128,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 127,342 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 126,531 miles

Underside body corrosion

Underside suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,462 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 123,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 120,108 miles

Nearside Body corrosion

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Offside Body corrosion

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Underside body corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2015 117,337 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 114,792 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 107,589 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 101,530 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 101,530 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 89,236 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 89,236 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,090 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 74,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,652 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

DRIVERS SEAT BELT HAS SLIGHT FRAYING

Fail 10 Nov 2008 59,652 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

DRIVERS SEAT BELT HAS SLIGHT FRAYING

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 LWG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LWG, 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 LWG registered?

BD55 LWG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is BD55 LWG safe to buy?

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