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BT05 KRE

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 KRE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020
Fail 1 Jun 2020

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 115,895 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 115,888 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,989 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 99,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,103 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat frame worn

o/s mirror cover missing

Fail 22 Jul 2015 88,103 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat frame worn

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,763 miles

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

centre propshaft mount/bearing worn

exhaust silencers deteriorated - no leaks

various small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 23 Jul 2014 79,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre propshaft mount/bearing worn

exhaust silencers deteriorated - no leaks

nearside rear inner tyre soft and screw in shoulder

various small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,238 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

outer skins on rear exhaust systems deteriorated

rear tail gate off at time of test

Fail 28 Jun 2013 73,238 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

outer skins on rear exhaust systems deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2012 70,159 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 70,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,519 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 61,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,189 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,131 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,805 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,537 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 KRE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KRE, 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 KRE registered?

BT05 KRE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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