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BP05 DXS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

274,947 mi
Last recorded274,947 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 DXS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 274,947 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 274,940 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft likely to become detached middle joint worn (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 267,881 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 267,845 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer near shock mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill nr seat fixing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner near shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 261,118 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 251,519 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 172,702 miles

play in both rear wheels

Fail 1 Mar 2017 172,702 miles

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

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

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

play in both rear wheels

Pass 26 Jan 2016 165,116 miles

centre prop mounting worn

Fail 19 Jan 2016 165,110 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

centre prop mounting worn

Pass 20 Jan 2015 155,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 155,892 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 150,872 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 150,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 134,509 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 134,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside rear tyre below limit on edge

Oil leak

Signs of leak nearside rear hub

Pass 15 Jun 2010 115,904 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 98,904 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 78,987 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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BP05 DXS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BP05 DXS, 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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BP05 DXS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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