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BD05 EFV

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,322 mi
Last recorded154,322 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 154,322 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 150,114 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 136,296 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 122,659 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 107,522 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,857 miles

crosion floor

Pass 4 May 2012 77,901 miles

advise tyers lowreare nsf

Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,301 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 64,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 May 2010 52,887 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 52,887 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 42,867 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 42,867 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2008 25,134 miles

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 1 May 2008 25,134 miles

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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 EFV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD05 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

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

Is BD05 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 EFV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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