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BV55 YKE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,957 mi
Last recorded126,957 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 126,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 14 Nov 2014 114,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 114,209 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,140 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 107,136 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 98,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 98,439 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 91,597 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 91,597 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,210 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 78,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,885 miles

general underbody corrosion

slight exhaust corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2009 69,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

general underbody corrosion

slight exhaust corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,259 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 YKE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV55 YKE, 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 YKE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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