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BT05 BVX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,525 mi
Last recorded96,525 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2021 96,525 miles

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chasssis cab, hand break braket section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underseal , footwell section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower oil smudge on engine

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

Rear reverse light not working

Offside Rear Outer outer tyre on twin axle over 10 years old

Rear Inner both sides, inner tyre on twin axle over 10 years old

Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,518 miles

Nearside Front inner wing soft outwith 30cm

Offside Front door hard to open

brakes pass on lock up

Fail 7 Jul 2020 86,518 miles

Nearside Front inner wing soft outwith 30cm

Offside Front door hard to open

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

brakes pass on lock up

Fail 6 Jul 2020 86,493 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/ step/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wing soft outwith 30cm

Offside Front door hard to open

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

Pass 4 May 2017 72,909 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,014 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 69,063 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 169,063 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 64,247 miles

starter motor fault

sweat from power steering pump

Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 62,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,829 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 58,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009

steering and susp slight // tyres // b.discs

Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,631 miles

discs surface rust with standing

steering and susp slight

Fail 4 Jul 2008 51,631 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

discs surface rust with standing

steering and susp slight

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 BVX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BVX, 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 BVX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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