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BD55 OKN

2005 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,171 mi
Last recorded193,171 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 OKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 193,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle and front to rear

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play movement

fan belt making squeaking

general age related corrosion noticed and advised

Fail 6 Feb 2021 193,171 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle and front to rear

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play movement

fan belt making squeaking

general age related corrosion noticed and advised

Pass 5 Feb 2020 189,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test glove box /phone holders/sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play movement in and out (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis legs over rear axle o/s and n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 188,994 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of rear spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of rear spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test glove box /phone holders/sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play movement in and out (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis legs over rear axle o/s and n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 187,152 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 187,122 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav/ phone holder and pocket holder on top of dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger/ door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg over rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 182,931 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 182,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamps slight interference with hazard lights

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 180,893 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 178,035 miles

Brake pipes front and rear cleaned and greased

Pass 3 Aug 2015 160,778 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 160,778 miles

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 138,340 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 138,324 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge badly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2013 117,814 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 98,645 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 98,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,033 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 49,411 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,411 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,350 miles

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

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,759 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,991 miles

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,727 miles

Nails in offside front tyre

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 OKN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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