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BT55 GXX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,652 mi
Last recorded81,652 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 81,652 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 75,770 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,941 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 68,367 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 68,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 65,257 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 65,257 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 61,767 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,508 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 58,508 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door step (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,718 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 49,799 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 49,797 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/70 15c (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,731 miles

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

exhaust emissions high/close to limits

Fail 6 Feb 2015 45,731 miles

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

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

exhaust emissions high/close to limits

Pass 7 Feb 2014 40,642 miles

exhaust emissions high/close to limit. 2.90m`1

parking brake light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,897 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 31,572 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 31,516 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,430 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 22,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,106 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 GXX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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