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BT55 GPV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,767 mi
Last recorded84,767 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 84,767 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch has excessive corrosion, not within 30cm of load bearing or important mounting points

front floor and inner sills has serious corrosion, not within 30cm of load bearing or important mounting points

Fail 23 Jun 2022 84,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear-spring hanger (front most) mounting location has serious corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear-spring hanger (rear most) mounting location has serious corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded located under chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear-spring hanger (front most) mounting location has serious corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch has excessive corrosion, not within 30cm of load bearing or important mounting points

front floor and inner sills has serious corrosion, not within 30cm of load bearing or important mounting points

Pass 21 Jun 2021 81,370 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 81,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearmost leaf-spring hanging mounting area, excessively corroded within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearmost leaf-spring hanging mounting area, excessively corroded within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 77,453 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 77,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger, within 30cm of front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger, within 30cm of rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger, within 30cm of front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger, within 30cm of rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 72,232 miles

Corrosion exists on Inner & outer sill sections along nearside & offside.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & nearside rear chassis corroded in multiple locations. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 66,818 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 63,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,577 miles

Offside Rear bottom of wheel arch corroded and holed .

Fail 2 Jun 2016 57,577 miles

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

Offside Rear bottom of wheel arch corroded and holed .

Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,589 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,140 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 8 May 2013 40,916 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 40,916 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,058 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 24,893 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f

Fail 17 Nov 2009 23,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre very close to limit

slight damage n/s seat belt

Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,682 miles

o/s/f tyre very close to limit

slight damage n/s seat belt

Pass 1 Dec 2008 19,433 miles

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 GPV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT55 GPV, 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 GPV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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