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BT55 VUO

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,270 mi
Last recorded155,270 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VUO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 155,270 miles

general under floor corrosion

n/s/f inner wheel arch has corrosion

o/s inner sill has corrosion

o/s/f inner wheel arch has corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2017 155,270 miles

o/s inner sill has corrosion

o/s/f inner wheel arch has corrosion

n/s/f inner wheel arch has corrosion

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

general under floor corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2016 154,270 miles

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

slight play n/s/f steering rack

Fail 8 Dec 2016 154,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight play n/s/f steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2015 150,832 miles

all under body corrosion

corrosion o/s/f inner sill

corrosion o/s/r inner sill

Pass 14 Nov 2014 144,375 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 123,730 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 102,998 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 94,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 94,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 75,544 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 75,544 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,353 miles

screw + slow punchure in n/s/r tyre.

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 VUO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT55 VUO registered?

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

Is BT55 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 VUO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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