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BT54 SZZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

164,385 mi
Last recorded164,385 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 SZZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 164,385 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 162,466 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside, rear arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 159,857 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arches both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 156,111 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 151,875 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 146,304 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 105,227 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 98,647 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 93,281 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,202 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 84,172 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 81,795 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 78,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 78,243 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 72,694 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 72,694 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,298 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn through to metal.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside mirror cover damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2012 60,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pedal rubber worn through to metal.

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside mirror cover damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,088 miles

brake pedal anti-slip provision splitting

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside wiper blade in poor performance/condition

Fail 31 Jan 2011 42,088 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision splitting

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside wiper blade in poor performance/condition

Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,491 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 31,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,503 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 20,503 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 17,297 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 17,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BT54 SZZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BT54 SZZ, 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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BT54 SZZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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