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BT55 VWB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

146,829 mi
Last recorded146,829 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 146,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

advise fitting new rear suspension bump stops

corrosion front subframe and lower arms

corrosion n/s sill panel

corrosion o/s outer sill

corrosion o/s/r chassis

n/s and o/s front lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate

slight wear n/s steering rack end

Fail 17 Nov 2020 146,825 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion o/s/r chassis leg

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg outer bump stop area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

advise fitting new rear suspension bump stops

corrosion front suspension lower arms and subframe

corrosion n/s sill panel

corrosion o/s outer sill

n/s and o/s front lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate

slight wear n/s steering rack end

Pass 9 May 2019 144,162 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise replacing rear bump stops

signs of heavy corrosion on both front suspension arms

Fail 2 May 2019 144,162 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle passenger sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise replacing rear bump stops

signs of heavy corrosion on both front suspension arms

Pass 26 Apr 2018 143,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise replacing nearside rear bump stop

windscreen has a stone chip and crack in the front lower half but not in drivers view

Fail 14 Apr 2018 143,024 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 running front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (5.2.6)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise replacing nearside rear bump stop

windscreen has a stone chip and crack in the front lower half but not in drivers view

Pass 5 Apr 2017 141,630 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 from behind the fuel tank to the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen cracked on the lower half

passenger front step underside holed with corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2017 141,630 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 from behind the fuel tank to the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen cracked on the lower half

passenger front step underside holed with corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2016 139,858 miles

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

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

advice replacing front windscreen

nearside front steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2016 139,853 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

advice replacing front windscreen

nearside front steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2015 133,437 miles

slight bind in o/s/r brake

corrosion on front brake discs

slight deterioration to number plates

Fail 18 Apr 2015 133,437 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

corrosion on front brake discs

slight bind in o/s/r brake

slight deterioration to number plates

Pass 8 Apr 2014 126,422 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side and near side front suspension arm bush (rear most) rubber bonding split but not excessive movement found

Fail 8 Apr 2014 126,422 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side and near side front suspension arm bush (rear most) rubber bonding split but not excessive movement found

Pass 9 Apr 2013 118,006 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes coated in under sealant

all sills slightly corroded

front discs worn

front springs delaminated

high pressure p.a.s pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 104,386 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 104,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 93,317 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 93,200 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 91,834 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 91,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 86,708 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 86,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

bonnet release not functioning

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 VWB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 VWB, 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 VWB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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