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BT05 OWA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,840 mi
Last recorded137,840 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 137,840 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 195,437 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 183,894 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 183,893 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 167,652 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 167,652 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 147,555 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 147,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 127,610 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 127,600 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,908 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,665 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 87,665 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 77,159 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,112 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 OWA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

BT05 OWA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BT05 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 OWA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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