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BT05 GHZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

230,337 mi
Last recorded230,337 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 230,337 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 195,431 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 195,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 156,225 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake pipes starting to corrode ok yet

both front lower wishbonbe bushes starting to come unbonded ok yet

both rear axle h/shaft hub housing bearing have movement

o/s/f outer footwell sill corroding

o/s/r s/absorber slightly damp recommend new

rear brakes slightly imbalance

top rubber seal missing on windscreen

Fail 17 May 2011 155,643 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake pipes starting to corrode ok yet

both front lower wishbonbe bushes starting to come unbonded ok yet

o/s/f outer footwell sill corroding

o/s/r s/absorber slightly damp recommend new

rear brakes slightly imbalance

top rubber seal missing on windscreen

Pass 5 May 2010 120,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe ok yet

corrosion on outer sills

n/s/r wheel binding slightly and lower braking effort than o/s/r recommend further inspoection

o/s/r back/plate damp slightly

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 21 May 2009 86,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2009 86,941 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 51,954 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 51,954 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GHZ 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 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 GHZ, 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 GHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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