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BD55 OLV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,567 mi
Last recorded178,567 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 178,567 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse light flashing when indicator operated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reverse light flashing when indicator operated

Rear Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Mar 2020 171,423 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mount broken off

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes of front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear bump stops are missing

Fail 6 Mar 2020 171,423 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of nearside rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of offside rear shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust tailpipe mount broken off

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes of front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear bump stops are missing

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in centre on offside (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 164,028 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers door step area corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 164,028 miles

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers door step area corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 156,456 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe is rusty

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above axle (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Feb 2018 156,239 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above axle (2.4.A.3)

Oil leaking from engine

Pass 23 Feb 2017 148,520 miles

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2017 148,520 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 139,798 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 127,601 miles

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

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

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

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2013 113,142 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,121 miles

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

reduced effort on nearside rear parking brake

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,358 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,429 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,640 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,585 miles

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

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

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 OLV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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