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BV55 YLB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,061 mi
Last recorded172,061 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YLB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 172,061 miles

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

Nearside Mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres sidewalks cracked

Fail 3 May 2016 172,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres sidewalks cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2015 169,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Unable to test sills thoroughly for corrosion due to amount of underseal

Fail 3 Mar 2015 168,964 miles

Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Noise in n/s rear brake drum possible cable travel.

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

Unable to test sills for corrosion due to thickness of underseal.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 151,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 131,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 108,301 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 86,375 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tow bar & ball fitted ok no pin

Pass 4 Oct 2010 86,375 miles

tow bar & ball fitted ok no pin

Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,121 miles

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Fail 15 Sep 2009 71,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,393 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 YLB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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