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BK05 ZHO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

180,711 mi
Last recorded180,711 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 180,711 miles

Both rear half shafts have play

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crash bar/slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general vehicle corrosion all over

Pass 31 Oct 2024 177,180 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear various corroded and holed under body panel but not structural

Pass 23 Oct 2023 170,884 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front slight play in tie rod

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle half shafts have play

rear prop shaft centre bearing bolt loose

Fail 20 Oct 2023 170,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front slight play in tie rod

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle half shafts have play

rear prop shaft centre bearing bolt loose

Pass 27 Oct 2022 164,926 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel inner arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 161,339 miles

Front both under side of steps corroded and holed

Nearside Rear rear of wheel arch inner side corroded and holed

Offside Front behind step inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear rear of wheel arch inner side corroded and holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 160,370 miles

Front both under steps corroded and holed

Nearside Rear rear of wheel arch inner side corroded and holed

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

Offside behind step inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 2 May 2019 153,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Nearside inner sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Nearside rear inner sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside front inner sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside rear inner sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 153,655 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH INNER STEPS. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BROKEN SHOWING WHITE LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL AREAS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH INNER WHEEL ARCHES. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS RAILS NEAR BUMP STOPS. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILLS NEAR SPRING MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 147,416 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 141,669 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 135,162 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 128,544 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 124,316 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 124,316 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 118,252 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 118,252 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 110,248 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 110,248 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 88,080 miles

n/s door mirror is damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2009 69,186 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2009 69,186 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2008 56,055 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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BK05 ZHO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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