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BT55 VWD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 126,551 miles

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))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 126,551 miles

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 125,398 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 125,398 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 125,036 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 125,036 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 119,319 miles

rear exhaust mount detiorated

Fail 16 Feb 2018 119,319 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust mount detiorated

Pass 3 Mar 2017 112,995 miles

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

outer sills slightly corroded

rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 1 Mar 2017 112,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,953 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 103,953 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 98,943 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 98,943 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,845 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 90,815 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,614 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 86,573 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,348 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 75,347 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,642 miles

both front brake discs detiorated

Fail 16 Mar 2011 67,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs detiorated

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,411 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 61,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,846 miles

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)

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 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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