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BD55 UDT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

232,230 mi
Last recorded232,230 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 UDT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 232,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 230,137 miles

Alternator mounting bolt missing

Clutch master cylinder bush on pedal worn

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel tank breather hose surface cracking

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear pillar has some damage

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

Rear Bench Removed no seatbelts to be Tested

Some areas of vehicle undersealed

Some surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Viscous fan bearing breaking up

Fail 6 Sep 2022 229,896 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt missing Rear bench seat forward facing has no seatbelts fitted when due to length of seat 4 are required (7.1.2 (a))

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

Alternator mounting bolt missing

Both rear bump stops missing

Clutch master cylinder bush on pedal worn

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel tank breather hose surface cracking

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear pillar has some damage

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

Some areas of vehicle undersealed

Some surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Viscous fan bearing breaking up

Pass 6 Sep 2021 226,841 miles

Alternator mounting bolt missing

Clutch pedal / clutch master cylinder worn

Fuel tank breather hose surface cracking

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No passenger seats fitted at time of test (being used as goods vehicle)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear body pillar damaged

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

Parts of vehicle underside have been undersealed etc.

Play in differential input shaft bearing

Rear bump stops missing

Side loading door to load space doesn't open from outside

Viscous fan loose (bearing breaking up)

Fail 26 Jul 2021 226,837 miles

Fuel hose leaking Fuel tank breather hose split and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose 2nd to last row seat mountings all loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Last row seat mountings all loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Slight kick up visible right at the bottom of beam tester (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Alternator mounting bolt missing

Clutch pedal / Clutch master cylinder worn

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear body pillar damaged

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

Only 6 passenger seats fitted at time of vehicle test

Parts of vehicle have underseal

Play in rear differential input shaft bearing

Rear bump stops missing

Viscous fan loose (bearing breaking up)

Pass 9 Jan 2020 271,821 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 88,820 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

bulb not working in high level brake light

nearside of windscreen chipped

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2009 81,430 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,152 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 UDT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UDT, 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 UDT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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