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BD55 SMO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,636 mi
Last recorded164,636 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 164,636 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 164,634 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CHASSIS X 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 159,080 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 159,078 miles

Nearside Outer Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 153,796 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 146,943 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 142,540 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front floor has slight corrosion

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 142,540 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front floor has slight corrosion

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 123,174 miles

Both driveshaft oil seals leaking

Nearside rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wiper blade ends torn, but still clearing screen

Pass 14 Nov 2012 117,123 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,992 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,600 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 72,600 miles

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

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

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,810 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 54,810 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,067 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 34,067 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 SMO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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