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BD55 SPZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

164,158 mi
Last recorded164,158 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 164,158 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

corner of o/s rear bumper missing

heavy corrossion on underside of vehicle

Fail 10 May 2019 164,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s rear outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

corner of o/s rear bumper missing

heavy corrossion on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2018 787,988 miles

heavy corrossion on fuel tank support straps

Fail 12 Apr 2018 787,977 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear crossmembers (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s door step outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wing panels (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear outrgger (2.4.A.3)

heavy corrossion on fuel tank support straps

Pass 12 May 2017

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot well (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion areas where under seal has torn (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower spare wheel missing at time of test

under vehicle excessively under sealed

Fail 11 May 2017

Central Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot well (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion areas where under seal has torn (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower spare wheel missing at time of test

under vehicle excessively under sealed

Fail 26 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 152,381 miles

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

underside undersealed at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2015 144,722 miles

o/s outer sill holed o/s/f step sill holed o/s inner sill holed

Fail 31 Dec 2014 144,722 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s outer sill holed o/s/f step sill holed o/s inner sill holed

rear bumper blade missing

Fail 6 Jan 2014 118,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 118,461 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 111,381 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 111,381 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 97,340 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 97,340 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs worn

Fail 22 Oct 2010 77,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 77,039 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 54,452 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 54,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 26,365 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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 SPZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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