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BK55 FYU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

144,223 mi
Last recorded144,223 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 FYU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 144,223 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 144,223 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 138,732 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 130,916 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 130,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 121,411 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 121,343 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all over underbody corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 111,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all other brake pipes have some corrosion

all over underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2012 111,535 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all other brake pipes have some corrosion

all over underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2011 96,007 miles

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion

general all over undebody corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2010 78,824 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 78,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,144 miles

osr tyre inner edge wearing heavily

Fail 20 Oct 2009 62,144 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

osr tyre inner edge wearing heavily

Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,118 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 46,118 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 FYU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BK55 FYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 FYU registered?

BK55 FYU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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