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BT55 GVU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,793 mi
Last recorded125,793 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2018 125,793 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance corner 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside centre side panel corroded and sharp (border pass)

both front outer sills corroded

exhaust back box corroded

interaction on both rear position lamps

Pass 28 Apr 2017 116,282 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

both doorstep under sills corroded but not in prescribed area

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

several body panels slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)

both floors sill to floors undersills outersills chassis rails and closing panels slightly corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 104,457 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel/crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)

both floors sill to floors undersills outersills chassis rails and closing panels slightly corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,946 miles

both floors, chassis rails, undersills, outersills and inner flitches slightly corroded

nearside wing mirror casing missing

offside rack joint has slight play

offside wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,759 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both undersills, outersills and rear cross member slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering rack

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,959 miles

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

offside body panel slighty damaged

slight dampness of diesel around engine

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,987 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 51,632 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

spare wheel safety wire broken

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,158 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 19,675 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 (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s outer sill holed at rear

p.a.s pipe rusty

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight damage o/s seat belt

Pass 19 Nov 2009 19,675 miles

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

n/s outer sill holed at rear

p.a.s pipe rusty

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight damage o/s seat belt

Pass 3 Dec 2008 15,324 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 15,324 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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 GVU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GVU, 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 GVU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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