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BK55 OVP

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,443 mi
Last recorded167,443 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 OVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 167,443 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 167,442 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Mar 2023 167,434 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 160,158 miles

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

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

corrosion rear chassis

Pass 13 Nov 2020 152,083 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 147,289 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 140,692 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 124,883 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front inner sidewall has cut but not to cords.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 104,231 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 100,062 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 89,160 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 89,160 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 76,676 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 76,676 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,566 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 63,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,479 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 39,453 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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 OVP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OVP, 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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What year was BK55 OVP registered?

BK55 OVP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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