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FT54 BUP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT54 BUP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025

Body rusted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front wheel arches rusted

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024

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

Front wheel arches rusted

Inner and outer sill rusted

Tipper chassis rusted

Pass 22 Jun 2022 111,523 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

excess corrosion to body crossmembers etc

rear bump stops missing

Fail 20 Jun 2022 111,495 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

excess corrosion to body crossmembers etc

rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Jun 2021 109,291 miles

slight frays in both front seat belts

Fail 15 Jun 2021 109,248 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight frays in both front seat belts

Pass 26 Jun 2020 107,351 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bush worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight;y loose tightened up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to chassis in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion to tipper frame in places not effecting the strength/structure of the vehicle

exhaust corroded and tailpipe bent

parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend adjustment

Pass 1 Jul 2019 104,615 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to chassis in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to tipper frame not effecting the strength/structure of the vehicle

exhaust corroded and tail-pipe bent

Pass 2 Jul 2018 101,575 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 29 Jun 2018 101,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 27 Jun 2017 98,201 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Jul 2016 93,904 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front inner sill/step holed and corroded but not effecting the strength or structure of the vehicle

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2016 93,850 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing holed and corroded near engine mount and shocker mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front inner sill/step holed and corroded but not effecting the strength or structure of the vehicle

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 88,736 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,236 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

offside rear lens damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2013 85,236 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

offside rear lens damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,579 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 69,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 59,159 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 59,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,252 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f bumber insurce

Fail 29 Jan 2009 41,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,437 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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FT54 BUP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FT54 BUP, 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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FT54 BUP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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