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BV55 YKT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,165 mi
Last recorded156,165 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 156,165 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both side steps corroded outside prescribed area

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 156,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both side steps corroded outside prescribed area

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 155,704 miles

Nearside step corroded and small hole, but not within prescribed area, or currently structurally weakened

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 138,556 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 128,723 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 128,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 118,029 miles

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

rear tipping body crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 19 Jun 2014 103,902 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,246 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,743 miles

both sides rear hand cables slow to return

Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,763 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,921 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,907 miles

near side roof marker lamp not working

Fail 8 Jul 2008 25,907 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side roof marker lamp not working

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 YKT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YKT, 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 YKT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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