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BV55 YSR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,381 mi
Last recorded163,381 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 163,381 miles

Front both front sills corrsion holed

both inner sills corrsion and rear chassie both sides

Pass 13 Jan 2017 151,412 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 151,398 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4 holes in rear chassis by spring hangers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr cill inner and outer holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os inner and cill door step holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf door step holed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 144,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside centre cill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 137,997 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 136,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 123,872 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 110,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 110,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,479 miles

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

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 YSR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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