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BK05 ZBU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,141 mi
Last recorded111,141 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 ZBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,141 miles

Both rear wheels have endfloat in half shaft bearings

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

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

front propshaft support bearing has slightly worn rubber mounting

offside rear chassis has corrosion above bump stop. but not holed

Pass 19 Sep 2015 99,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2015 99,857 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2014 92,528 miles

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 92,527 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

positive battery terminal loose

Pass 5 Sep 2013 85,582 miles

marks to windscreen

slight roughness n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,061 miles

marks to windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

slight end float in both rear half shafts

Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

slight end float in both rear half shafts

Pass 12 Feb 2010 56,088 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,932 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 48,134 miles

engine oil leak

front discs worn

front pads low

play in both rear wheel bearings

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 ZBU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK05 ZBU, 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 BK05 ZBU registered?

BK05 ZBU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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