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BT05 GDF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,045 mi
Last recorded173,045 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2015 173,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tipper side loading panels (6.1.C.1)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg outrigger (3.1.9)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing within 30 cms of strut (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front step sill area severely corroded and weakend but just outside prescribed area

nearside door mirror missing

tyres worn close to limits

Pass 15 Oct 2014 162,540 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

exhaust middle box outer layer deteriorated

tipper buck corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2014 162,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust middle box outer layer deteriorated

o/s/r inner has a nail in tyre

tipper buck corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 150,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ewxhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2012 136,899 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 115,828 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 115,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 88,875 miles

Both track rod end gaiters are starting to split.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,137 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,960 miles

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

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 GDF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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