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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Diff leaking oil
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
arches corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside under step area covered heavily with under sealant
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer both front wheel arch corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s sills holed (6.1.B.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly plus noisy (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front seat worn
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear diff damp
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inside edge low (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside drivers seat wearing
Oil leak ()
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/and o/s (4.1.E.1)
Rear diff damp
both rear drop sides are rotton on hinges
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inside edge low (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside drivers seat wearing
Oil leak ()
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/and o/s (4.1.E.1)
Rear diff damp
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear drop sides are rotton on hinges
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
all exhaust system wearing
oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users n/s and o/s side panels insecure (6.1.B.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
all exhaust system wearing
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brakes slightly tight
hinges broke on o/s drop side
o/s mirror glass slightly cracked
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brakes slightly tight
hinges broke on o/s drop side
o/s mirror glass slightly cracked
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
drivers seat wearing
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
drivers seat wearing
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers seat wearing
rack damp
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers seat wearing
rack damp
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
rack damp
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
rack damp
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
wiper blades slightly worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
wiper blades slightly worn
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
both handbrake cables in poor condition(fouling springs and tyres)
both roof markers do not function
offside front side marker does not function
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BT55 DHV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DHV, 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 DHV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2005.
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