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BT54 WCL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,172 mi
Last recorded130,172 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 130,172 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 113,495 miles

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

Vehicle has underbody surface corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2016 105,269 miles

Hand brake lever travel requires attention.

There are signs of corrosion throughout this vehicle but not within any prescribed areas.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 99,705 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 2 Mar 2015 99,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

N/S/F Wheel bearing has slight play

wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Mar 2014 94,085 miles

noise from the PAS system (Poss belt)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 89,967 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 89,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,768 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 84,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

centre of offside outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,736 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,759 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,229 miles

marks on windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2007 58,266 miles

both front tyres on 2mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

handbrake travel long

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 WCL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WCL, 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 BT54 WCL registered?

BT54 WCL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is BT54 WCL safe to buy?

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