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BT05 KNR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

263,636 mi
Last recorded263,636 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 May 2023 263,636 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated prop baring (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 259,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear above full tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam end float in half shafts (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam end float in half shafts (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

battery charging lamp on all the time

Fail 30 Apr 2022 259,404 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking two pipe going into power steering rack major leak (2.1.5 (a))

Battery light on when tested

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes, from front joint to middle joints above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam play in end float, push and pull play (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam play in end float, push and pull play (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch and front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 259,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light on when tested

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes, from front joint to middle joints above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam play in end float, push and pull play (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam play in end float, push and pull play (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch and front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 254,134 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 253,879 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to left 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation on relese (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 246,120 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 246,109 miles

Front Power steering component insecure on subframe bolts (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cyl (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to left 68% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 237,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 237,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 232,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside mirror housing slightly damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2016 223,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat base worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oli leak

surface rust on underside

surface rust on underside off vehicle

Fail 28 Dec 2016 223,300 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake fluid low (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage head lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror caseing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear whish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light , fog light,and reverse light affected (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front seat base worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oli leak

surface rust on underside

surface rust on underside off vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2015 210,722 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 210,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 197,034 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 184,544 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 184,539 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 167,261 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 167,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 150,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 120,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 104,659 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 KNR 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 56.5%.

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

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