MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in sealants (1.1.11 (c))
under side of vehicle heavily coated in sealants & under seal
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area's - marked in yellow - viewed from outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area's - marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in sealants (1.1.11 (c))
under side of vehicle heavily coated in sealants & under seal
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear after fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Front wiper blades deteriorating and split nearside and offside
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (leaf spring rear bush) (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
low engine oil
oil leak engine area
oil leak gearbox area (rear)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis leg within shock mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis leg within shock mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
centre exhaust box deteriorating
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake disc's are lipped / worn
front wipers are starting to smear
nearside front brake pads look to be worn low
nearside front tyre is worn low on the inner shoulder
nearside number plate light cover is missing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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BE55 SME is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 BE55 SME, 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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What year was BE55 SME registered?
BE55 SME is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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