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BD55 YKY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,850 mi
Last recorded139,850 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 139,850 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 132,958 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 132,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 125,327 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 125,327 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper reinforcement (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage head lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis bump stop deteriorated (2.4.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 118,030 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 118,030 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 114,256 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 114,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,188 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 108,242 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 108,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 103,052 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,775 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 87,775 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YKY 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 60%.

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 YKY, 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 YKY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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