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BK55 FOF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

209,062 mi
Last recorded209,062 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 FOF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 209,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 199,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion o.s.f inner sill

Pass 12 Apr 2016 182,538 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 182,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 168,695 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 168,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 156,350 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 144,485 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 134,512 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 124,386 miles

Oil leak

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 124,386 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 97,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2010 97,489 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,165 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2008 67,639 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 67,639 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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BK55 FOF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BK55 FOF, 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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BK55 FOF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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