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BT55 LWN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

201,357 mi
Last recorded201,357 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 201,357 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle seals

Pass 6 Dec 2023 201,357 miles

surface corrosion on both side seals inner and outer

Pass 7 Dec 2022 201,357 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 201,307 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 139,736 miles

corrosion on both side seals

Pass 3 May 2019 139,823 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 139,700 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 187,000 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 160,000 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2014 150,476 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 150,476 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 125,547 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 125,547 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 104,772 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 84,712 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 84,698 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,892 miles

handbrake cable has been rubbing on n/s/r tyre.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,459 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 LWN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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