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BT05 FWV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

216,382 mi
Last recorded216,382 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 216,382 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

wiper blades worn

Fail 2 May 2017 216,207 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

wiper blades worn

Pass 19 May 2015 181,096 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 161,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 151,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 151,210 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 129,618 miles

very slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 16 Apr 2011 106,027 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 81,380 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,820 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,136 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 FWV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FWV, 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 FWV registered?

BT05 FWV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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