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BF05 EVL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

222,690 mi
Last recorded222,690 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 EVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 222,690 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 190,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 190,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 169,772 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f & o/s/f step/sill corroded

o/s windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Mar 2016 169,768 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f & o/s/f step/sill corroded

o/s windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Mar 2015 149,135 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 149,128 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 85,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 85,249 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 79,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,152 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 17,219 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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BF05 EVL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BF05 EVL, 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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BF05 EVL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 EVL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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