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BK05 AVW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

111,640 mi
Last recorded111,640 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 AVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2017 111,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 110,048 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2016 110,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 108,700 miles

inner and outer sills badly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 108,700 miles

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

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

inner and outer sills badly corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 106,558 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 104,845 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 104,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 103,138 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 103,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 100,814 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 100,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 97,983 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 97,983 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 91,824 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 91,535 miles

Sliding door will not open from outside

Fail 22 Mar 2008 91,535 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sliding door will not open from outside

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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BK05 AVW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BK05 AVW, 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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BK05 AVW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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