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BD55 SLU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,702 mi
Last recorded118,702 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 SLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,702 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

under body covered with tape unable to assess

Fail 15 Oct 2021 118,468 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlight broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter/sill/suspension/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter/sill/suspension/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel under door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s & o/s steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/ suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2019 104,060 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 104,060 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 101,383 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 99,798 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has slight swelling between layers (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by side of chassis in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has swelling between (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 99,797 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has slight swelling between layers (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has swelling between (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,895 miles

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

nsr wheel arch corroded at bottom

osr wheel arch at bottom corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 91,308 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 91,205 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 90,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

service light on

wiper blades split

Pass 13 Nov 2013 78,401 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 13 Nov 2013 78,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Nov 2012 68,522 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,953 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 57,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

nail (x3) o/sr tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2010 47,689 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,304 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,325 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 SLU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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