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BV55 YNP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

172,456 mi
Last recorded172,456 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 172,456 miles

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 1 Nov 2021

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 20 Nov 2020 169,916 miles

underside is heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Sep 2020 169,905 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg under the bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 169,830 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 167,821 miles

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

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

vehicle heavily under sealed through out

Fail 2 May 2018 167,802 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel and chassis legs next to leaf springs both sides (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 164,750 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately nearside front inner arch (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to chassis areas and floors not week but require attention

corrosion to sills and parts cover

exhaust skin corroded

hole in rear floor at rear spring front mount

undersealed were been welded

wipers poor

Fail 10 May 2016 164,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired had welding but part missed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately nearside front inner arch (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to chassis areas and floors not week but require attention

corrosion to sills and parts cover

wipers poor

Pass 26 May 2015 160,299 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut

Fail 20 Apr 2015 159,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut

offside front inner sill corroded (not in prescribed area)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 149,269 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2014 149,004 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2013 138,632 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 125,986 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade appears shorter than original fitment

Fail 17 Jan 2012 125,879 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade appears shorter than original fitment

Pass 4 Jan 2011 111,586 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 97,885 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,374 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 YNP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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