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FL55 BVC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,066 mi
Last recorded158,066 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 BVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 158,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded outside of prescribed area

both rear wheel arches/ loading area corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 158,065 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded outside of prescribed area

both rear wheel arches/ loading area corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 146,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 146,080 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 133,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2016 133,034 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 122,369 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 110,848 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 99,415 miles

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,546 miles

fuel filler neck breather pipe starting to crack

vehicle sills are corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2012 88,407 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

fuel filler neck breather pipe starting to crack

vehicle sills are corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,173 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,601 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 39,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,860 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,022 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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FL55 BVC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FL55 BVC, 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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FL55 BVC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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