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BF55 HRE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

160,279 mi
Last recorded160,279 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HRE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2018 160,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded scill area. (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassie leg. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassie leg area. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear suspension areas and chassie holed and corroded. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area n/s and o/s. (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel carrier insecure mountings very corroded. (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,113 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 47,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,272 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 35,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 35,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 123,404 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 123,404 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 110,125 miles

all underside of van rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2014 110,123 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all underside of van rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2013 94,886 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 94,886 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,912 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 79,912 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,376 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 61,264 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,077 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,077 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,756 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 39,756 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,414 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,385 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 11,385 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BF55 HRE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 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 BF55 HRE, 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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BF55 HRE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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