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BT55 VXA

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,445 mi
Last recorded143,445 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VXA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 143,445 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outrigger corroded but not within 30 cm of prescribed area

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023
Pass 22 Oct 2022 132,598 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED(CENTRAL BANK)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 128,663 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 123,497 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 116,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 116,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 107,471 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 107,346 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 102,760 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 102,760 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 99,068 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 94,721 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 94,721 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,548 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 74,940 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 74,940 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated on outter sidewall

Fail 5 Mar 2012 68,179 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated on outter sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,095 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,249 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,004 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,900 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 VXA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VXA, 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 VXA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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