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BR54 SSS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

137,943 mi
Last recorded137,943 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR54 SSS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 137,943 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 133,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 128,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 124,245 miles

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

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2018 119,927 miles

centre propshaft carrier

coil springs corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 115,581 miles

Nearside step area corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 115,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside step area corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 109,400 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,325 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 101,230 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 85,405 miles

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

advis prop centre carrier bush perished

advise exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 83,473 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 83,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 65,947 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 65,431 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 65,431 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 37,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,435 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 13,377 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 13,377 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,167 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 47,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,914 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 35,914 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,793 miles

both front top marker lights inop/ osrear number plate light inop

o/s n/s centre inner body bolts missing

Fail 18 Apr 2008 35,772 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front top marker lights inop/ osrear number plate light inop

o/s n/s centre inner body bolts missing

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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BR54 SSS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BR54 SSS, 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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BR54 SSS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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