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BT55 LTV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,859 mi
Last recorded122,859 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 122,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 116,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension Components Generally Corroded

Underbody Generally Corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 108,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 108,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 100,046 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 100,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,909 miles

Entrance/exit step damaged, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 73,717 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,801 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,555 miles

N/S Rear washer provides insufficient liquid to window

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,918 miles

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

door seal damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2010 39,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

door seal damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2009 28,055 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,055 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,669 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 15,588 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 7,709 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 LTV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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