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BT55 GWO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,996 mi
Last recorded193,996 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 193,996 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear cross member coroaded

chassis coroaded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 193,996 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear cross member coroaded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

chassis coroaded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 189,502 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 189,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 179,168 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 176,295 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2014 176,283 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2013 168,645 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 159,407 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 150,534 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 129,566 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,467 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 72,760 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 GWO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GWO, 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 GWO registered?

BT55 GWO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is BT55 GWO safe to buy?

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