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BF55 LZD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,119 mi
Last recorded130,119 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2019 130,119 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat and seat belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of rear spring and front of rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat and seat belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of rear spring and front of front spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2017 129,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TURRET/INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TURRET/INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED AND NEAR TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Fail 29 Sep 2017 129,354 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL RETURN (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL RETURN (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CENTRE OUTRIGGER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS/OUTRIGGER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TURRET/INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TURRET/INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED AND NEAR TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Pass 22 Sep 2016 127,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front 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 sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 117,595 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres and o/s/r tyres cracked and perished

Fail 3 Sep 2015 116,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by rear wheel marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above rear bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above rear bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and o/s/r tyres perished and cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2014 107,371 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 98,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 89,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 89,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 79,594 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 68,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,102 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 48,626 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 48,626 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 63,461 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 LZD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LZD, 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 LZD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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