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BD05 ZFB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

174,213 mi
Last recorded174,213 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2023 174,213 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Lower section to inner arch see marked area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Lower section to inner arch see marked area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop Shaft Mount slightly damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

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

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 25 Feb 2022 173,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear underarch + offside rear underarch have heavy surface corrosion

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2022

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear underarch + offside rear underarch have heavy surface corrosion

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 172,625 miles

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

all welding work heavily under - sealed

Fail 23 Jan 2021 172,620 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside rear chassis rail X2 places inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Body component likely to become detached front cross-member (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 171,253 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 171,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 169,600 miles

o/s/r axle metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 169,600 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r (top shackle bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear reg lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working o/s/f washer (3.5 (a))

o/s/r axle metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 159,045 miles

center prop joint has play

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corodded

o/s/r axle metal brake pipe slightly corodded

Fail 17 May 2017 158,212 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/f (2.5.A.2)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement n/s/r leaf spring bush (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement o/s/r leaf spring bush (2.4.B.2)

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance/fluctuation 50-60% (3.7.B.2)

center prop joint has play

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corodded

o/s/r axle metal brake pipe slightly corodded

Pass 24 May 2016 149,836 miles

emissions close to limit

Fail 19 May 2016 149,836 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f (bulb incorecctly fitted (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear reg lamps not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbal;ance/fluctuation 55 % (3.7.B.2)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view o/s/f door mirror glass (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp(s) not working both rear sidelights not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working both rear stoplamps not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

emissions close to limit

Pass 27 Mar 2015 138,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

emissions ok 1.52 no printout available

o/s/f inner rack has slight play

Fail 27 Mar 2015 138,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

emissions ok 1.52 no printout available

o/s/f inner rack has slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2014 128,520 miles

o/s/f inner pads wearing low

o/s/f inner rack has slight play

Fail 31 Mar 2014 128,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

o/s/f inner pads wearing low

o/s/f inner rack has slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2013 113,101 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2013 113,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 98,008 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 98,008 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,901 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 82,901 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,610 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 71,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

small crack in front number plate

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,697 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,031 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 ZFB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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