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BT55 XBU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

215,936 mi
Last recorded215,936 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 215,936 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front roll bar d bushes and lower arm bushes worn

poer steering level low, brake fluid low

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 22 Jul 2016 203,662 miles

rear wheels have end float

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes greased

Pass 31 Jul 2015 202,106 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r parking brake cable slightly rubbing leaf spring

parking brake warning light not working

Fail 31 Jul 2015 202,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r parking brake cable slightly rubbing leaf spring

parking brake warning light not working

Pass 23 Dec 2013 189,447 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 170,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 152,081 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 131,009 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 106,775 miles

l/h front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2009 106,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

l/h front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,444 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 XBU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XBU, 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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What year was BT55 XBU registered?

BT55 XBU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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