MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
nail in o/s/r tyre
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
wipers poor in operation
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.
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.
front tyres low
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
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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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