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BD55 YFJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,068 mi
Last recorded154,068 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 154,068 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 154,025 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outriger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outriger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 150,517 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s rear out rigger corroded

N/s rear tyre going out of shape

O/s front door step corroded

O/s front wheel bearing

O/s rear inner arch corroded

O/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Vehicle has underbody corosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 150,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded swinging shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under step/inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

corrosion all over chassis and under side

passenger side rear brake back plate damp

plastic engine under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 139,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are perishing and wearing on inner edge

front brake pads low

Fail 6 Jul 2015 139,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are perishing and wearing on inner edge

front brake pads low

Fail 7 Jul 2014 127,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

drivers side rear tyre perished

general corrosion underside

passenger side front tyre sidewall splitting on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Jul 2014 127,119 miles

drivers side rear tyre perished

general corrosion underside

passenger side front tyre sidewall splitting on inner shoulder

Pass 8 Jul 2013 118,906 miles

engine management/ service light is illumintaed

nearside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

offside wing mirror is slightly insecure

surface corrrosion to complete vehicle chassis and sills

Fail 8 Jul 2013 118,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

engine management/ service light is illumintaed

nearside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

offside wing mirror is slightly insecure

surface corrrosion to complete vehicle chassis and sills

Pass 25 Jul 2012 108,422 miles

service due every 15,000 miloes or 1 year (whichever comes first)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 108,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

service due every 15,000 miloes or 1 year (whichever comes first)

Pass 10 May 2011 92,772 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 92,772 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 86,214 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 86,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 YFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YFJ, 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 YFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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