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BT05 MVS

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

224,380 mi
Last recorded224,380 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 MVS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 224,380 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 224,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired cill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 223,718 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 221,688 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 217,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 215,399 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 215,025 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 211,291 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 171,698 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 132,676 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 125,854 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 89,597 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 89,597 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 MVS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

BT05 MVS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is BT05 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 MVS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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