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BWC 557

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,687 mi
Last recorded99,687 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWC 557
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 99,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 98,787 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 94,382 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 93,582 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 92,629 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 91,478 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 88,330 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,283 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

high level stop light not working

Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,738 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,815 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,599 miles

digital milage reading is faulty.

vin number has a number 5 and not a letter S.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 68,599 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

digital milage reading is faulty.

vin number has a number 5 and not a letter S.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,564 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,434 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 43,068 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front disc's corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 36,022 miles

Front brake discs some corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2010 36,021 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,676 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,853 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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BWC 557 is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 BWC 557, 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 BWC 557 registered?

BWC 557 is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is BWC 557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWC 557 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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