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B3 DTF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,811 mi
Last recorded80,811 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 DTF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 80,811 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 80,167 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 78,365 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 74,245 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 74,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 72,699 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 71,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive FRONT ENDTURBO PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 69,690 miles

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust silencer held by tie wraps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,462 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 61,456 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged Vent pipe split (7.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,423 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded and slight blowing on exhaust

fuel vent pipe cracking at fuel tank

Fail 29 Jul 2016 58,423 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded and slight blowing on exhaust

fuel vent pipe cracking at fuel tank

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,532 miles

o/s/f tyre cuts in sidewall and wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,348 miles

rear tyres getting low and n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking and cuts in side wall

Fail 15 Jul 2014 52,348 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres getting low and n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking and cuts in side wall

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,561 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 43,290 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 37,038 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 37,035 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 28,435 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 28,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 19,775 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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B3 DTF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B3 DTF, 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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What year was B3 DTF registered?

B3 DTF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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