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BD55 YDP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,589 mi
Last recorded126,589 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 126,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear brakes have a tight spot cant rotate wheel to check wheel bearing

Offside Rear shock absorber play/wear

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear inner /outer sill corroded/holed

Rear tipper frame pivot corroded/holed !!!

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

both rear springs slightly splayed

chassis corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2026 126,587 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn swinging shackle bush top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear brakes have a tight spot cant rotate wheel to check wheel bearing

Offside Rear shock absorber play/wear

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear inner /outer sill corroded/holed

Rear tipper frame pivot corroded/holed !!!

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

both rear springs slightly splayed

chassis corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 122,353 miles

Nearside Front under wheel arch corroded/holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front outer /inner sill corroded/holed

both rear leaf springs splayed !!!

chassis corroded

no reverse lamps working

Fail 20 Jun 2025 122,304 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front under wheel arch corroded/holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front outer /inner sill corroded/holed

both rear leaf springs splayed !!!

chassis corroded

no reverse lamps working

Pass 10 Jun 2024 116,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front inner sill /step corroded and holed

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

Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear chassis corroded in areas

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

transmission noise from rear ?

Fail 6 Jun 2024 116,905 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened splayed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member plate not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn offside/nearside d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring u bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front inner sill /step corroded and holed

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated flat (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear leaf spring splayed

Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear chassis corroded in areas

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 102,262 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy underside corrosion

secondary chassis corroded

sill covers fitted nearside and offside

welded repairs to chassis

Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,611 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Mudguard insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 79,942 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,316 miles

body condition

Fail 8 Sep 2018 79,225 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

body condition

Pass 2 Oct 2017 75,811 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 71,536 miles

all 4 rear tyres wearing low

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,136 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,349 miles

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

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

oil leak from vac-pump

spare tyre on cords

Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,128 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 57,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,107 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 53,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,391 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,664 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,837 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,929 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 35,929 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 YDP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YDP, 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 YDP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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