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BV55 YRS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,455 mi
Last recorded140,455 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 140,455 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode.

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise on rotation.

Fail 4 May 2017 140,452 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both outer sills starting to corrode.

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise on rotation.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 132,115 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 132,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 May 2015 121,927 miles

damage o/s/r corner

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 121,927 miles

damage o/s/r corner

Pass 12 May 2014 108,866 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 108,707 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 94,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 80,299 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

towbar socket damaged

Pass 13 May 2011 70,548 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,818 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 65,818 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 59,848 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s/f steering arm has slight movment within is mountings

o/s/f steering arm has slight movment within is mountings

Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,707 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 7,396 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 YRS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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