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BT55 LTA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,129 mi
Last recorded121,129 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 121,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition corrosion on rear emergency door step (9.7 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 121,112 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition corrosion on rear emergency door step (9.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 117,118 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Slight surface cracking on outer wall of tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Slight play in steering rack

Surface corrosion on rear loading step

Pass 25 May 2018 112,844 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 112,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Emergency exit sign missing external sign (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 108,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in steering rack

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Spare (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 18 May 2017 81,138 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in steering rack

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Spare (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,013 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare (4.1.E.2b)

slight corrosion various suspension and brake components

veryslight play steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 May 2016 104,968 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare (4.1.E.2b)

slight corrosion various brake and suspension components

slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Apr 2015 101,752 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

offside rear hub seal appears to be leaking?

various brake and suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 2 May 2014 99,926 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 99,235 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 99,235 miles

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

nearside front seatbelt damaged

oil leak offside rear hub

Pass 22 May 2012 98,192 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 71,458 miles

slight play in rack o/s/r hub damp

Pass 26 Jan 2011 69,737 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 69,737 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 62,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 53,093 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,557 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 20,920 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 LTA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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