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BT55 GVW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,156 mi
Last recorded129,156 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 129,156 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Outer sill badly corroded

coolant below minimum

Fail 9 Oct 2017 129,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Outer sill badly corroded

coolant below minimum

Pass 17 Oct 2016 109,418 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

nearside front outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2016 109,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust outer skin corroded

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,837 miles

drivers door mirror casing damaged

rear bump stops delaminated

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 82,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

drivers door mirror casing damaged

rear bump stops delaminated

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,332 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 56,332 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 37,862 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 26,070 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,267 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 17,707 miles

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

front disc rusty & pitted outer edges

Fail 18 Nov 2009 17,707 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 low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front disc rusty & pitted outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2008 13,926 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 13,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GVW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GVW, 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 GVW registered?

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

Is BT55 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 GVW shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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