MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
advise replacing rear bump stops
signs of heavy corrosion on both front suspension arms
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
slight bind in o/s/r brake
corrosion on front brake discs
slight deterioration to number plates
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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
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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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