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BD05 DAO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,922 mi
Last recorded183,922 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 DAO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 183,922 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 176,647 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 168,433 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 160,192 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 160,192 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 153,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 153,516 miles

Centre Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 142,997 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 142,997 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 132,087 miles

2nd centre bearing rubber spilt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 19 Aug 2013 132,087 miles

2nd centre bearing rubber spilt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2012 128,982 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust box outer skin peeling

Fail 19 Sep 2011 123,659 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2011 123,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2010 108,120 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 85,324 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 85,163 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 67,562 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 67,562 miles

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

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

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

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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BD05 DAO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BD05 DAO, 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 BD05 DAO registered?

BD05 DAO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is BD05 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 DAO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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