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BV55 YPL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,471 mi
Last recorded135,471 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 135,471 miles

underbody rough

Fail 8 Apr 2015 135,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

underbody rough

Pass 29 Mar 2014 118,021 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 118,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 106,848 miles

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

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 23 Mar 2012 89,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,721 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 80,468 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 66,885 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 61,344 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 61,344 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,740 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 45,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YPL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV55 YPL registered?

BV55 YPL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BV55 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 YPL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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