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BD05 WRK

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,552 mi
Last recorded166,552 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 166,552 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 166,552 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Substitute cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Several holes inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Several holes inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 153,789 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 153,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 149,070 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 148,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/rear leaf spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 144,945 miles

All welding understaled

Front discs pitted

N s rack end play

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 144,937 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

All welding understaled

Front discs pitted

N s rack end play

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 141,951 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

offsid front inner sill corroded

offside front sill corroded

offside rear inner arch corroded

offside rear sill corroded

nearside rear inner arch corroded

Coolant leak

Fail 29 May 2015 141,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

nearside rear inner arch corroded

nearside rear sill corroded

offsid front inner sill corroded

offside front sill corroded

offside rear inner arch corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 135,142 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 19 May 2014 135,142 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 129,113 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 128,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 120,760 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 120,760 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 113,966 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 107,029 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 98,643 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 98,643 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 89,667 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 WRK is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WRK, 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 WRK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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