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BT55 GSZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,196 mi
Last recorded148,196 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 148,196 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 146,797 miles

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

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 146,797 miles

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

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 145,249 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 142,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 115,290 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,523 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,095 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 76,095 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,191 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,675 miles

air con pipe sticking out of front bumper.

front no plate dirty and damaged slightly.

nearside and off side rear anti roll bar D bushes are worn /have play in them to the limit.

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link lower joints are worn/have play in them to the limit.

offside rear inner tyre worn to wear indicator bars.

rear handbrake cable slightly worn on outer casings.

slight play in off side track rod end joint.

small amount of play detected in off side of steering rack.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear anti roll bar lower link bushes have play

brake anti slip worn

o/s/f inner rack has play

Fail 27 Feb 2014 60,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear anti roll bar lower link bushes have play

brake anti slip worn

o/s/f inner rack has play

Fail 8 Jan 2013 53,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,827 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,057 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,430 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear fog light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,350 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 GSZ 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 78.9%.

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 GSZ, 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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What year was BT55 GSZ registered?

BT55 GSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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