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BT55 VXZ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,020 mi
Last recorded110,020 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 110,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

due 2 over under seal full inspection could not be carried out

Fail 31 Jul 2019 110,001 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,117 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 96,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,522 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted top ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,522 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted top ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 73,646 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 73,411 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,294 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 63,294 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,970 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 45,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT TYRES TREAD EDGES WORN

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,881 miles

FRONT TYRES TREAD EDGES WORN

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 41,355 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 41,349 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Nov 2009 34,371 miles

FRONT & REAR TYRE TREAD EDGE WORN

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,371 miles

FRONT & REAR TYRE TREAD EDGE WORN

Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,249 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 VXZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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