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BP05 EEB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

314,149 mi
Last recorded314,149 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 314,149 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general all over body damage

Pass 1 Apr 2019 290,799 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 290,799 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 280,480 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak ()

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

both sills corroded

chassis scabby

flywheel noisy

rear cross member has surface corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2018 280,480 miles

Driver's seat insecure seat broken away from frame (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested due to excessive black smoke under acceleration (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of chassis above bump stop x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of chassis above bump stop x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers step (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak ()

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

both sills corroded

chassis scabby

flywheel noisy

rear cross member has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2017 265,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/75/16c (4.1.E.1)

both centre brake pipes have surface corrosion

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

both sills have surface corrosion

complete chassis has surface corrosion

oil leak

rear cross member has surface corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2017 265,468 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested due to excessive black smoke under acceleration (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 215/75/16c (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/75/16c (4.1.E.1)

both centre brake pipes have surface corrosion

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

both sills have surface corrosion

complete chassis has surface corrosion

front brake discs excessively worn

oil leak

rear cross member has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2016 246,405 miles

PAS over full

both sills have heavy surface corrosion

damage to offside of vehicle

drivers seat belt fraying

dual mass flywheel noisy

oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/75/16c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/75/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 246,405 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x1 (5.2.6)

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

PAS over full

both sills have heavy surface corrosion

damage to offside of vehicle

drivers seat belt fraying

dual mass flywheel noisy

oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/75/16c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/75/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 230,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 230,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 230,661 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

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

no intermitant wiper ..no auto park

play in centre propshaft support bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2014 215,599 miles

airbaox is not secured together and leaking

brake pedal travel is long and feels slightly spongy

damage to complete outer vehicle

enigne oil leaks

lower steering UJ on steering rack is noisy and squeek when steering turned

play in propshaft joints

rear brake bleed nipples broken in wheel cylinders

rear step has been cut from chassis supports and parts still fitted to vehicle

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

spare wheel tyre is defective

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

centre propshaft bearing rubber is badly worn and has play

Fail 13 Mar 2014 214,691 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

airbaox is not secured together and leaking

brake pedal travel is long and feels slightly spongy

damage to complete outer vehicle

enigne oil leaks

lower steering UJ on steering rack is noisy and squeek when steering turned

play in propshaft joints

rear brake bleed nipples broken in wheel cylinders

rear step has been cut from chassis supports and parts still fitted to vehicle

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

spare wheel tyre is defective

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

centre propshaft bearing rubber is badly worn and has play

Pass 25 Mar 2013 197,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 197,427 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

side loading door external handle broken

Pass 21 Mar 2012 171,603 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 171,599 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 141,219 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 110,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2010 110,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,523 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 71,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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BP05 EEB 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 56.5%.

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

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