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BD55 SOE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,187 mi
Last recorded161,187 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 161,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated door step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated door step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine oil leak

Exhaust blow from the center section

Nearside Front Steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Petrol flap missing

Pass 28 Jun 2017 151,693 miles

Drivers and passengers door footsteps corroded and holed.

N/S inner sill holed and corroded.

N/S/F lower arm rear bush starting to separate.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 151,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers and passengers door footsteps corroded and holed.

N/S inner sill holed and corroded.

N/S/F lower arm rear bush starting to separate.

N/S/F tyre wearing smooth on outer edge.

N/S/F tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

O/S/F tyre worn to legal limit and worn smooth on inner and outer edges.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 138,481 miles

Corrosion to both front inner wings.

Corrosion to both inner and outer sills and door steps.

Corrosion to both rear inner wings.

Damage to o/s door mirror.

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish and crack.

Offside Rear tyre badly perished and cracking between treads. (remould!)

Slight corrosion to both front metal brake pipes in engine bay.

Slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Wiper blades poor in operation.

o/s/r bumper trim missing.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 138,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal. (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to both front inner wings.

Corrosion to both inner and outer sills and door steps.

Corrosion to both rear inner wings.

Damage to o/s door mirror.

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish and crack.

Offside Rear tyre badly perished and cracking between treads. (remould!)

Slight corrosion to both front metal brake pipes in engine bay.

Slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Wiper blades poor in operation.

both front brake discs worn.

o/s/r bumper trim missing.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 127,363 miles

Driver seatbelt slightly frayed.

Exhaust center section in poor condition.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads wearing low.

N/S/F floor step corroded and holed.

O/S/F floor step corroded and holed.

O/S/F inner sil holed and corroded.

O/S/F tyre worn to 2.5mm tread.

Passenger seatbelt slighly frayed.

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 127,363 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Driver seatbelt slightly frayed.

Exhaust center section in poor condition.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads wearing low.

N/S/F floor step corroded and holed.

O/S/F floor step corroded and holed.

O/S/F inner sil holed and corroded.

O/S/F tyre worn to 2.5mm tread.

Passenger seatbelt slighly frayed.

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 122,099 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

wipers poor in operation

Pass 15 Jan 2015 122,099 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

wipers poor in operation

Pass 20 Jan 2014 109,770 miles

Fuel flap not closing securely.

Number four injector damp.

O/S/R side light slightly affected by indicator.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Small cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall and tread worn to 3mm.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 109,770 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel flap not closing securely.

Number four injector damp.

O/S/R side light slightly affected by indicator.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Small cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall and tread worn to 3mm.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 933,384 miles

front tyres low

Fail 7 Jan 2013 93,384 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres low

Pass 15 Dec 2011 79,251 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 69,867 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 69,867 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,982 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,470 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 SOE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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