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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both 'front to rear pipes' throughout (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod/rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod /rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis tops below baulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis top (below servo) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested due to leak at baulkhead. (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both main abs pump feed pipes corroded below fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded below fuel filter at baulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system @ baulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis top (below servo) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis leg tops surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
main brake pipes from m/cyl to abs pump surface corroding
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis leg tops surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
main brake pipes from m/cyl to abs pump surface corroding
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
rear exhaust mount detiorated
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear exhaust mount detiorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
outer sills slightly corroded
rear axle bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
outer sills slightly corroded
rear axle bump stops missing
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
nearside rear outer sill corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
nearside rear outer sill corroded
nearside rear outer sill corroded
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
nearside rear outer sill corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
this van has been converted into a motorhome
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
this van has been converted into a motorhome
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both front brake discs detiorated
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front brake discs detiorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
light scratches on windscreen
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
light scratches on windscreen
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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BT55 VWD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 VWD, 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 VWD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2005.
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