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BF55 LPP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,467 mi
Last recorded117,467 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 117,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel return hose cracked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 117,464 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch light corrosion

Nearside sliding door does not open

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

Offside Front wheel arch light corrision

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 109,991 miles

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

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged VENT PIPE ON FUEL TANK SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

O/S SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,394 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 102,394 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 94,365 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

spare tyre below limit

Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,401 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 85,401 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,370 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 76,370 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,100 miles

air bag light on

Fail 15 Aug 2012 67,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,907 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 56,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,651 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 45,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,550 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,232 miles

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 LPP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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