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BD55 VYX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,708 mi
Last recorded52,708 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 52,708 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 46,995 miles

Nearside Front inner step corroded

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 41,356 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 41,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 37,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 32,034 miles

Offside Front and both nearside tyres worn/damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

accessories removed from windscreen area

exhaust rusting

wipers poor

Pass 9 Jan 2016 27,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads look low

Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 17,014 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 11,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Nov 2011 6,183 miles

N/S MIRROR CRACKED . NO SPARE WHEEL FITTED VEHICLE NOT TAXED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Nov 2010 93,449 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 4,359 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 4,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 3,531 miles

Advise spare wheel missing & carrier adrift

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 VYX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VYX, 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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What year was BD55 VYX registered?

BD55 VYX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is BD55 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 VYX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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