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BT05 BVN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

107,021 mi
Last recorded107,021 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 BVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 107,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Dec 2023 96,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner wing starting to corrode

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

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

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

slight corrosion on chassis

Fail 12 Dec 2023 96,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wing starting to corrode

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 6 Dec 2022 83,126 miles

2 brake pipes to rear and pipe at o/s/r rusting

Pass 8 Dec 2021 69,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 69,959 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 67,456 miles

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

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

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

rear step corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2020 67,409 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

rear step corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 65,250 miles

Both rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Front wishbone back bushes deteriorated, movement not excessive.

Imbalance on front brakes, within limits.

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear inner and outer sills damaged by jacking.

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Fail 8 Mar 2019 65,249 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Both rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Front wishbone back bushes deteriorated, movement not excessive.

Imbalance on front brakes, within limits.

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear inner and outer sills damaged by jacking.

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 61,670 miles

All metal brake pipes have slight corrosion.

Front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Front wishbone back bushes deteriorated, movement not excessive.

Not all seat belts fully inspected due to fitment of child safety seats.

Rear step corroded.

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 54,966 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 54,966 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 48,103 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,826 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 32,634 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 32,622 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 28,670 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 28,666 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 26,191 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 26,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 24,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

neaside passenger sliding door, inner handle faulty although does operate.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 24,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

neaside passenger sliding door, inner handle faulty although does operate.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 23,564 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,358 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 22,358 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,323 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 17,318 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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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BT05 BVN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BT05 BVN, 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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BT05 BVN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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