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BF05 EWJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

223,999 mi
Last recorded223,999 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 223,999 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 223,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 214,630 miles

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

Offside Front 6th row - non standard buckle fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2017 214,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Offside Front 6th row - non standard buckle fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,162 miles

customer declared private minibus

Fail 20 Jul 2016 35,154 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing 6 th row seat belt buckle (5.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,683 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

customer declared private minibus

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,959 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

mark in n/s /front tyre,

Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,137 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 9,817 miles

condition 3rd row seat belts and anchorage

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 EWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EWJ, 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 BF05 EWJ registered?

BF05 EWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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