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BV55 UTR

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,903 mi
Last recorded112,903 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 112,903 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2024 104,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc both sides scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front both shockers (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocker casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 99,904 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 272,855 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 267,506 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 242,499 miles

steering rack has mist around it but not leaking

under body slightly corroded but no holes

Pass 25 Nov 2014 215,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 207,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 16 Nov 2012 195,082 miles

centre bearing worn

Pass 7 Nov 2011 181,608 miles

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2010 160,294 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 160,294 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 136,427 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 136,427 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 104,962 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 104,962 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 UTR 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 81.3%.

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

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