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BD05 ECE

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ECE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2023

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting main chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

wheel arches covered with tap

Pass 21 Sep 2022

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired inner arch door step (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired inner sill foot step (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021

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

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

Under Body Heavily Corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020

all brake pipes slightly corroded

heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 7 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake pipes slightly corroded

heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 20 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear and o/s/r wheel arch tubs have corrosion

rear bump stops missing

Fail 20 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear and o/s/r wheel arch tubs have corrosion

rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 Sep 2019 73,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,418 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill / floor area corroded but not near testable components

Offside Front Inner sill / floor area corroded but not near testable components

corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch area at front but not near testable components

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

exhaust blow on flexi section on limit of noise

getting a bit rusty in places underneath

rear tyres getting perished

Fail 3 Sep 2018 70,418 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring connectors in n/s of engine bay (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner sill / floor area corroded but not near testable components

Offside Front Inner sill / floor area corroded but not near testable components

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch area at front but not near testable components

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

exhaust blow on flexi section on limit of noise

getting a bit rusty in places underneath

rear tyres getting perished

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm advised 1st (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing in side walls

corrosion in n/s/f step inner panelling area

corrosion in o/s/f step inner panelling area

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

slightly rusty in places underneath

Fail 4 Sep 2017 66,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in n/s/f wheel arch area at front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch area ( centre area) (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front tyre perishing in side walls

corrosion in n/s/f step inner panelling area

corrosion in o/s/f step inner panelling area

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

outer chassis areas behind rear rear wheels on limit of corrosion on n/s and o/s

slightly rusty in places underneath

Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,091 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper starting to smear screen

Offside Front Inner arch corroded and holed

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear both axle beam bump stops missing

fuel pipe rubbing on side of engine

noise from v belt area

Pass 21 Nov 2015 61,062 miles

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

both rear axle beam bump stops missing

Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,775 miles

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,710 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 56,705 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,080 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 54,080 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 51,270 miles

corrosion in n/s/r outer sill advise attention.....

o/s/r tyre worn inner tread , advise replacement.....

spare tyre flat.....

Pass 20 Nov 2010 48,762 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,278 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 26 Apr 2008 41,435 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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BD05 ECE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ECE, 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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BD05 ECE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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