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BT05 EPV

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,377 mi
Last recorded77,377 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2018 77,377 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to n/s/r floor pan

corrosion to under body & all metal brake pipes

cracking to power steering belt

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 25 Aug 2017 71,713 miles

corrosion to under body & front coil springs

cracking to power steering belt

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Fail 25 Aug 2017 71,713 miles

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

corrosion to under body & front coil springs

cracking to power steering belt

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2016 67,606 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s sill holed and corroded

play in n/s /f anti-roll bar D bush

surface corrosion to under-side of vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2016 67,606 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s sill holed and corroded

play in n/s /f anti-roll bar D bush

surface corrosion to under-side of vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,237 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

cracking to power steering belt

light corrosion to under body & front coil springs

Fail 27 Aug 2015 63,237 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

cracking to power steering belt

light corrosion to under body & front coil springs

Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,760 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

light corrosion to under body & both front coil springs

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,842 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012

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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BT05 EPV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EPV, 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 EPV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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