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BK55 OVB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,947 mi
Last recorded157,947 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 157,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 157,947 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 143,061 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 133,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 133,297 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 123,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 110,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 94,554 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 93,811 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 91,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 86,207 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 78,749 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 78,749 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,112 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 58,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged back axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,131 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 54,131 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,470 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,861 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 40,861 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,710 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,971 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,477 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 12,371 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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BK55 OVB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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