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BT05 TXR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,597 mi
Last recorded154,597 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2017 154,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sills NS+OS (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NS Rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NS+OS Out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NS+OS Sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel tank wet

General corrosion throughout

NSR Tyre bald on edges

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 139,131 miles

Front Brake pads worn close to legal limit and front brake discs worn,

Front Number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has play (on limit).

Offside Sill corroded.

Oil leaks(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 127,571 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 116,553 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

underseal over welded patches

Fail 6 Jun 2014 115,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 100,820 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 87,138 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,693 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,362 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,009 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 26,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre has an unrepairable puncture

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,865 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre has an unrepairable puncture

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 TXR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 TXR, 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 TXR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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