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BT05 KRZ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,185 mi
Last recorded54,185 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 KRZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 54,185 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 53,854 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 53,691 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 53,109 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 52,873 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 52,747 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread

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

Offside Rear brake drum appears damp

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering knotchy

Pass 11 Aug 2014 50,197 miles

rear tyres appear under inflated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

newarside rear hub/ halfshaft seal damp

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,869 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads low and front brake discs poor advise replacement

noisy auxillery belt noise noted possible fan belt tensioner or alternator pulley

spare wheel not tensioned correctly is insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 19 Aug 2013 49,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads low and front brake discs poor advise replacement

noisy auxillery belt noise noted possible fan belt tensioner or alternator pulley

spare wheel not tensioned correctly is insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 18 Aug 2012 47,412 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Ns mirror cap missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 44,941 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 44,926 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 40,066 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 24,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

onbe of the front facing rear seats has no seat belt fitted although not required for mot pass

spare wheel secure but slightly loose probably causing rattle advise tension up holder

Pass 22 Aug 2009 24,367 miles

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

onbe of the front facing rear seats has no seat belt fitted although not required for mot pass

spare wheel secure but slightly loose probably causing rattle advise tension up holder

Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,465 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 KRZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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