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BT55 GYU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,324 mi
Last recorded110,324 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 GYU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2022 110,324 miles

Body panel insecure o/s front inner wing under air filter housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated part of inner sill to inner step missing (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outriggers front and rear of leaf spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill to inner step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of chassis, front and rear of engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outriggers front and rear of rear leaf spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember within 30cm of rear spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Cab steps insecure step holed (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 102,909 miles

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2020 96,297 miles

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

both front inner arches corroded

both inner sills corroded

surface corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2019 88,817 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 88,771 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 85,947 miles

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 11 Nov 2015 81,496 miles

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 8 Dec 2014 77,688 miles

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 3 Dec 2013 72,644 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 72,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,972 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,579 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 47,238 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 33,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

stone chips zone A & centre of screen

wipers juddering

Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,289 miles

stone chips zone A & centre of screen

wipers juddering

Pass 4 Dec 2008 23,420 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 GYU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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