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BT05 CDN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,101 mi
Last recorded78,101 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 78,101 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 73,624 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 73,618 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 66,351 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,292 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,181 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 55,884 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 54,175 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 54,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,219 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 47,779 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,850 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 838,471 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014

nearside rear tyre is perished

Fail 13 Aug 2014

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

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

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

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,879 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 31,879 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

all other tyres are perished recommend replacing

Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,389 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,455 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 25,451 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,654 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 21,654 miles

Inner Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,310 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 14,737 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,105 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 7,422 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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BT05 CDN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CDN, 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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What year was BT05 CDN registered?

BT05 CDN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is BT05 CDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 CDN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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