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BF55 LVD

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,985 mi
Last recorded140,985 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LVD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 140,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 140,934 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 132,273 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 124,782 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 118,094 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 112,673 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 105,457 miles

all metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2014 183,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 183,819 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 182,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 102,003 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 101,980 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010
Pass 13 Aug 2009 89,031 miles

n/s/r tyre poss low on pressure

o/s/f antiroll bar link slightly bent at bottom

Fail 13 Aug 2009 89,031 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre poss low on pressure

o/s/f antiroll bar link slightly bent at bottom

Pass 14 Aug 2008 66,578 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 LVD is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BF55 LVD, 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 LVD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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