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BAT 524B

2005 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,503 mi
Last recorded87,503 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAT 524B
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 87,503 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 87,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 87,418 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 87,410 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 87,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Offside corrosion hole to inner sill

Pass 26 Nov 2022 87,392 miles

Central exhaust joint slight blow

Offside side number plate light not working

Pass 2 Dec 2021 87,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 87,255 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 87,253 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 86,929 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 86,926 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 86,420 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,216 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 84,216 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,019 miles

Chip in windscreen outside the swept area.

Offside and Nearside Rear axle has slight in and out movement from the half shafts.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 72,270 miles

engine mounting bolts & engine crossmember bolts loose

Pass 17 Aug 2011 68,180 miles

driver rear hub bearing has endfloat in sharft

Fail 16 Aug 2011 68,171 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

driver rear hub bearing has endfloat in sharft

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,376 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 63,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,621 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 40,312 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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BAT 524B is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol 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 BAT 524B, 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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BAT 524B is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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