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BT05 OUX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

184,978 mi
Last recorded184,978 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OUX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2021 184,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner face of chassis between mounts and also outrigger by forward mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner face of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flatspotted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view long crack but driver's view ok at present (3.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion significant outside mot test areas, on sills, under steps, etc.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 173,015 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 151,518 miles

Front and rear of vehicle rusty and will need att. in near future

Fail 25 May 2018 151,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near to axle /spare tyre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front and rear of vehicle rusty and will need att. in near future

Pass 23 Jun 2017 141,486 miles

N/S inner sill corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

N/S outer sill corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

N/S/R and O/S/R brake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded

O/S centre floor support corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

O/S inner wing corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

O/S outer sill corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

O/S/F brake pipe to hose slightly corroded

corrosion along the whole of the vehicles chassis

front coil springs corroded

upper part of O/S/F chassis rail corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

Pass 23 May 2016 129,867 miles

Front anti role bar D bushes have play

Front brake pads are on 2mm and discs are liped

N/S/F and O/S/F arm bushes are perished

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

O/S/F has corrosion and holes to chassis leg

O/S/R wheel bearing is noisey

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 129,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/70 R15C (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front anti role bar D bushes have play

Front brake pads are on 2mm and discs are liped

N/S/F and O/S/F arm bushes are perished

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

O/S/F has corrosion and holes to chassis leg

O/S/R wheel bearing is noisey

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 116,119 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 116,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 105,495 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 105,170 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 93,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 82,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 82,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,244 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 72,229 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,410 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,055 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,454 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 OUX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OUX, 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 OUX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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