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BT55 VXV

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,822 mi
Last recorded137,822 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 137,822 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 137,822 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 133,231 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 128,177 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 128,177 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 128,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill for 1 meter (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake performance not tested badly chassi corroded (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2017 124,295 miles

7 pins trailer socket

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side step (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 124,295 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

7 pins trailer socket

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side step (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 117,389 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2015 103,070 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Fail 15 Jan 2015 102,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,841 miles

1osr lens cracked 2 1corrosion to nsr nsf sills floor pan and chasis 3 corrosion to inner wings ns/os servo and bulk head brake pipes 4 coolent level low

Fail 10 Jan 2014 93,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1osr lens cracked 2 1corrosion to nsr nsf sills floor pan and chasis 3 corrosion to inner wings ns/os servo and bulk head brake pipes 4 coolent level low

Pass 2 Jan 2013 84,163 miles

1. corrosion under van 2.corrosion to brake pipes and ferrules 3 .both front wish bone bushes slightly perished 4. small chip in screen

Pass 14 Dec 2011 72,558 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 72,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 61,689 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 51,370 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 51,312 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,011 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 VXV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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