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BD55 VZL

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,561 mi
Last recorded120,561 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 120,561 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ram for lifting rear bed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring shackle location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring shackle mount location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 120,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ram for lifting rear bed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring shackle location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring shackle mount location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 119,143 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake travel high

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 117,379 miles

Chassis corroded

Drivers seat feels slight loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steps corroded through - not considered criteria but suggest attention

Fail 20 Aug 2021 117,379 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded

Drivers seat feels slight loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steps corroded through - not considered criteria but suggest attention

Pass 28 Jul 2020 112,418 miles

Nearside Front Inner and outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling deteriorated

Slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2020 112,409 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner and outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling deteriorated

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2019 107,807 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 105,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on limit of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint to steering rack [tie rod ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 98,353 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,261 miles

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

o/s outer sill panel corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2016 93,257 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

o/s outer sill panel corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,256 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 89,249 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,928 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 84,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,276 miles

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

n/s/r inner tyre cut on tread

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,706 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,019 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,937 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,178 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,298 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 VZL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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