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BT55 GOA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,000 mi
Last recorded78,000 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 GOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 78,000 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,915 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 73,915 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 67,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner steering rack arm has slight movement

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

corrosion to chassis not yet holed

Fail 28 Aug 2020 67,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front inner steering rack arm has slight movement

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

corrosion to chassis not yet holed

Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,800 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 63,324 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 63,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working earthing fault interfering with complete cluster (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 62,057 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 62,057 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 60,837 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 60,837 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,591 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,840 miles

uneven wear to o/s/r tyre inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2014 49,839 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

uneven wear to o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,053 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 27,695 miles

n/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,055 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 14,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

hole in n/s outer sill

n/s/f seat belt slight damage

o/s rack boot damp

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2009 14,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hole in n/s outer sill

n/s/f seat belt slight damage

o/s rack boot damp

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2008 12,240 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 12,240 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 GOA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GOA, 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 GOA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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