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BW55 RVL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,966 mi
Last recorded127,966 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 RVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 127,966 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant expansion bottle empty

exhaust box corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 125,768 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

coolant expansion bottle empty

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2025 125,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

coolant expansion bottle empty

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 125,157 miles

Central Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant level below minimum

Fail 18 Apr 2024 125,157 miles

Central Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 16 May 2016 105,663 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 105,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 95,704 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 95,704 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 91,440 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 91,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 84,639 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 84,639 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 72,199 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,451 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 62,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,127 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 40,127 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,450 miles

ladder obscures view of rear no plate

Pass 8 Nov 2006 12,191 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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BW55 RVL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BW55 RVL, 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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BW55 RVL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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