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BF05 EWW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017

see document ref#349992221368

Fail 31 May 2017

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer step sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured outer-rear sill split-see chalk (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer step sill- welding not complete (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users pattern faulty (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear both covers missing (1.1.C.1f)

passenger slide door outer handle damaged-but works,wipers not great,oil leak/spill,rear leafspring bushes deteriorating

rear step very rusty-damaged,steering column tight,rear brake judder-imbalance on limit,some rear seats not fitted for test-as presented

underbody-chassis-arches-floors-box sections-components-brake pipes corroding,front brake pipes cleaned and covered in sealer

Fail 10 May 2017

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn propshaft-2nd mounting (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front -inner sill in places (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both and covers missing (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear both rear covers missing (1.1.C.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front step sills in places (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play bolt broken-missing (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing stud missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

chassis-floors-box sections-arches-sills-step sills-front chassis legs-underbody-components rusty,rear brake judder

passenger sliding door outer handle damaged-but works,wipers not great,oil leak/spill,rear leafspring bushes deteriorating,rear step very rusty-damaged,steering column tight-vibration inside

rear passenger seats not complete-some missing at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,847 miles

battery weak,battery lamp on,leafspring bushes deteriorating,front brake discs-inners rusty

smokey on fast idle,propshaft 2nd mounting deteriorating,some rear seats not fitted

steering column noisey,underbody-chassis-arches-floors-sills-components corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2016 51,846 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven nearside slower (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing 2nd (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

battery weak,battery lamp on,leafspring bushes deteriorating,front brake discs-inners rusty

smokey on fast idle,propshaft 2nd mounting deteriorating,some rear seats not fitted

steering column noisey,underbody-chassis-arches-floors-sills-components corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2015 146,419 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 51,028 miles

only eight seats fitted at time off test

Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,054 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 9,920 miles

Front wheel trims fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 5,695 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 5,695 miles

Offside Rear External window insecure and likely to fall out (6.11.1)

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 EWW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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