MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,904 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering between the leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering between the leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
van very heavy undersealed at time of test
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR and OSR chassis heavily corroded above rear axle ., holed and strarting to break up (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired NS inner front and rear sills have repair heavily coated with underseal, which is breaking through, has fibre glass repair (!) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired NSF and OSF inner wheel arch repair holed, (heavily coated so difficult to assess quality of the rest of the repair) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Has all over welded repairs which have been very heavily coated with rustproofing, difficult to assess quailty of repairs
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SIDE STEP / WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER SILL AREA BY LEAF SPRING (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ALL THE OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SIDE STEP / WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced BY LEAF SPRING (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ALL THE OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected ON MAIN CHAS BETWEEN THE BOTH LEAF SPRING FIXINGS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected ON MAIN CHAS BETWEEN THE BOTH LEAF SPRING FIXINGS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer side door not opening from the outside
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ( inner + outer ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ckalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mount area chalked ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis holed ( chalked ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside side door not opening front inside or outside
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides ,rear chassis bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r spring, rear hanger area x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r spring, front hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides ,rear chassis bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (3.7.B.3)
slight play in both inner rack ball joints
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded f/ spring hanger x3 r/hanger x3 (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded f/spring hanger area x1 r hanger x2 (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member/ tow bar area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (3.7.B.3)
slight play in both inner rack ball joints
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front discs slightly worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front discs and pads slightly worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osf tyre has cut in tread (not to cords)
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BT05 OVW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 OVW, 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 OVW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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