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BT54 ZVD

2005 Ford Transit

White Gas bi-fuel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ZVD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026

both front coil springs corroded

both rear lights cracked and damaged

full underside of vehicle showing corrosion

gas cap missing

offside front brake pipe showing corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2026

Brake performance unable to be tested due to throttle sticking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear corner metal (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed due to throttle sticking on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering step area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs corroded

both rear lights cracked and damaged

full underside of vehicle showing corrosion

gas cap missing

offside front brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2025

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front coil springs corroded

both inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

both rear light clusters broken but does not show white light

gas cap missing

slight free play on both front track rod ends

underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front coil springs corroded

both inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

both rear light clusters broken but does not show white light

gas cap missing

slight free play on both front track rod ends

underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2024 122,772 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear light clusters cracked

gas outer cap missing

rear offside quarter panel damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2023 119,002 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear light clusters cracked and damaged

gas cap missing

offside rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2022 116,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corner (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged

both rear light clusters cracked and damaged

gas cap missing

slight play on both rear diff bearings

Pass 25 Feb 2021 69,749 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion forming on both inner outer sill`s chassis rail`s and suspension components

Fail 25 Feb 2021 69,749 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion forming on both inner outer sill`s chassis rail`s and suspension components

Pass 19 Feb 2020 111,757 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 104,430 miles

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

Front Discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 99,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Damaged (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,320 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,413 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 66,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,422 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,329 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,661 miles

advise o/s ov the front wind screen has a slight crack

Pass 9 Nov 2010 39,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,824 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,202 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 15,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 16,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZVD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZVD, 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 ZVD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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