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BT55 LRV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,083 mi
Last recorded207,083 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 LRV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 207,083 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 207,083 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 203,717 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 197,886 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 190,546 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play in

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front wheel has slight play in

Fail 10 Jan 2018 190,544 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion foot well (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play in

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front wheel has slight play in

Pass 15 Dec 2016 179,086 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

vehicle had 10 seats including drivers at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2014 152,223 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,261 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,630 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 LRV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

BT55 LRV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is BT55 LRV safe to buy?

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