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BP05 FWA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

181,684 mi
Last recorded181,684 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 181,684 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 170,206 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 170,203 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 162,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 162,164 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 145,174 miles

Rear corrosion starting around rear wheel arches n/s and o/s

Fail 7 Sep 2019 145,166 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear corrosion starting around rear wheel arches n/s and o/s

Pass 18 Sep 2018 143,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear suspension rebound rubber missing.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 141,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 141,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 141,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Nearside Rear Corroded just outside prescribed area inner wheel arch.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded outside prescribed area.

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 139,068 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 5 Sep 2016 139,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 17 Sep 2015 136,620 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Corrosion to sill under vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2014 134,801 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 134,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 131,417 miles

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

Unable to open n/s side loading door from outside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 131,417 miles

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

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

Unable to open n/s side loading door from outside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 120,550 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 108,102 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 108,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 95,312 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,570 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 64,535 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 57,613 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 FWA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FWA, 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 FWA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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