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BT55 DHC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,531 mi
Last recorded151,531 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 DHC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 151,531 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 151,524 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 144,350 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 134,560 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 134,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2017 125,015 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 125,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 114,471 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 104,904 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 104,904 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 92,474 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 92,474 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 80,759 miles

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

front bumper is loose

Fail 12 Dec 2012 80,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front bumper is loose

Pass 2 Dec 2011 69,191 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,870 miles

o/s front brake disc is showing signs of wear on internal face.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 44,333 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 44,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear wheel arch liner cracked.

Slight damage offside front tyre outer sidewall.

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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BT55 DHC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BT55 DHC, 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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BT55 DHC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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