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BD55 YBU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,074 mi
Last recorded226,074 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 226,074 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 226,059 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged Webbing badly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Sticking out from bodywork (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulges on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose/union leak (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL not illuminating

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 219,845 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 219,835 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced the cross member that runs above the spare wheel on the left hand side. marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both ARB bushes round the bar on the sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road 2x stone chip in excess of 10mm in ZONE A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 205,235 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 205,051 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing AS MARKED (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 205,043 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking as marked by fill pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken as marked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light and indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing AS MARKED (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 184,793 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 184,760 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings AS MARKED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FRONT EDGE OF SPRING MOUNTING AND BOTTOM SILL AS MARKED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SPRING HANGER BRACKET AS MARKED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AS MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings AS MARKED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SPRING HANGER BRACKET AS MARKED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 169,962 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail corroded (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes both sides corroded behind backplate (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 157,054 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013
Fail 25 Oct 2013 136,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 119,958 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 104,364 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 90,970 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 79,309 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 79,301 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,436 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,511 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,119 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 YBU 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 66.7%.

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

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