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BV55 JFU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,705 mi
Last recorded185,705 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 JFU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 185,705 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front under wing area corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/75/16 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 185,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front under wing area corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/75/16 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 180,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front under wing panel corroded

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2017 173,844 miles

Front Exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate damp with fluid

Offside Front Body mounting corroded

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

Offside Front Chassis corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 167,224 miles

Fuel tank damp.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas.

Nearside Rear Floor to wheel arch corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Support box section. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Shock mount. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Flitch corroded/holed.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas.

Offside Outer Sill slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Floor to wheel arch corroded/holed.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Shock mount. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 167,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel tank damp.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas.

Nearside Outer Sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas.

Nearside Rear Floor to wheel arch corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Support box section. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Shock mount. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Flitch corroded/holed.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas.

Offside Outer Sill slightly corroded.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Floor to wheel arch corroded/holed.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Shock mount. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 165,717 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 May 2014 163,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 161,837 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 157,439 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 157,433 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 152,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 140,688 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 134,482 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 134,482 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 127,645 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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BV55 JFU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV55 JFU, 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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BV55 JFU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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