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BT55 VVW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,123 mi
Last recorded113,123 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 113,123 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 113,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 102,311 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Brake pipe from ABS unit to n/s front corroded

Brake pipe from ABS unit to n/s rear corroded

Corrosion to tail gate

Exhaust centre box corroded

Front number plate cracked

N/S front tyre has a cut in the sidewall and has uneven wear

N/S high level front lamp not illuminated

Signs of corrosion full length of both chassis rails

Fail 1 Aug 2014 102,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Brake pipe from ABS unit to n/s front corroded

Brake pipe from ABS unit to n/s rear corroded

Corrosion to tail gate

Exhaust centre box corroded

Front number plate cracked

N/S front tyre has a cut in the sidewall and has uneven wear

N/S high level front lamp not illuminated

Signs of corrosion full length of both chassis rails

Pass 21 Aug 2013 91,212 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 91,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,272 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,233 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR LINKS ROUGH IN PARTS

Pass 24 May 2010 55,602 miles

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

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

PADS LOW

Pass 14 May 2009 45,733 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 VVW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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