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BT05 GAX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,081 mi
Last recorded111,081 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 111,081 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 105,435 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 105,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 97,940 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 89,624 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 89,105 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 87,780 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 23 May 2016 86,182 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 84,970 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,337 miles

off-side rear and near-side rear tyres have deep cuts within specified requirements

Fail 24 Apr 2014 83,308 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

off-side rear and near-side rear tyres have deep cuts within specified requirements

Pass 22 May 2013 74,579 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 62,590 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 56,612 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,612 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,137 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 43,512 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 43,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Speed limiter plate not clearly and indelibly marked with the set speed (6.9.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,488 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,581 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 31,558 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 9 May 2006 15,442 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 GAX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 GAX, 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 GAX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BT05 GAX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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