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BT55 VRW

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,463 mi
Last recorded190,463 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VRW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 190,463 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

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

undersealant on underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components

Pass 16 Oct 2018 183,829 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 175,180 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 165,083 miles

both rear bump stops starting to deteriorate

front prop bearing securing bolt loose.

rear most propshaft centre bearing slightly worn.

Fail 19 Nov 2016 165,083 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

both rear bump stops starting to deteriorate

front prop bearing securing bolt loose.

rear most propshaft centre bearing slightly worn.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 151,614 miles

Front propshaft centre bearing worn.

Fail 24 Oct 2015 151,614 miles

Front propshaft centre bearing worn.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 140,255 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 130,980 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 116,229 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 93,000 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 92,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 88,706 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 88,706 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 80,229 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 80,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,619 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 62,619 miles

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

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 VRW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

BT55 VRW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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