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BD55 UCP

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,879 mi
Last recorded149,879 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 UCP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 149,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody has age related corrosion

Fail 7 May 2024 149,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2022 146,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 143,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 143,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 106,390 miles

advise n/s steering rack tie rod end slight play

Fail 6 Jul 2020 106,390 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advise n/s steering rack tie rod end slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2019 184,542 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 193,845 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2017 190,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 31 May 2016 186,415 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 179,408 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 179,404 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 172,235 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2013 159,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 159,023 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 150,457 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 133,322 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 114,234 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,332 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,607 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 UCP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCP, 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 UCP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for BD55 UCP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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