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BT05 MPE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,045 mi
Last recorded130,045 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2018 130,045 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 130,045 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 126,451 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 126,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 120,700 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 115,737 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 108,785 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel tank breather hose splitting

offside rear light cracked

parking brake travel long

Fail 13 Sep 2013 108,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel tank breather hose splitting

offside rear light cracked

parking brake travel long

Pass 5 Sep 2012 101,922 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

noise from rear axle bearing area's when wheels spun

offside front wheel bearing noisy

parking brake lever travel long

Fail 26 Aug 2011 96,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Aug 2011 96,323 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Aug 2010 89,057 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 89,057 miles

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

CONDENSATION LHF HEADLAMP.B/PEDAL RUBBER WORN TYRE WEAR INNER EDGES BOTH FRONT TYRES

Pass 9 Jun 2009 80,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 80,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 69,173 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 69,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 MPE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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