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BK55 ORC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

256,437 mi
Last recorded256,437 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ORC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2018 256,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to out riger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 rear left and right (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 246,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 rear left and right (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x2 rear chassis legs in area of suspension bump stops (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage x2 front outer sills (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 246,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 rear left and right (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x2 outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x2 rear chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage x2 front outer sills (6.1.A.1)

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

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

uneven wear on treads of both rear tyres (very close to failing )

Pass 23 May 2016 235,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded lower front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both lower outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

slight damage on both front outer sills

slight play found in steering rack inner arm (offside

Fail 23 May 2016 235,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded lower front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both lower outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

slight damage on both front outer sills

slight play found in steering rack inner arm (offside

Pass 6 Jun 2015 220,726 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 199,571 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 199,571 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 183,323 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 157,392 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 157,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 124,272 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 101,357 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 81,329 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 81,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ORC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ORC, 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 ORC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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