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BT05 TXY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

174,270 mi
Last recorded174,270 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 TXY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 174,270 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 166,349 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 160,963 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 160,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on chassis heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake effort poor (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear tail pipe loose/ likely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 152,164 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 143,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to shock absorber mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to shock absorber mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Pass 11 Apr 2018 133,872 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 133,872 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 133,201 miles

slight play o/s inner steering arm,various corosion, brake pipes starting to corode,valve stems rubbing wheel trims

Pass 13 Sep 2016 129,790 miles

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear across axle brake pipes corroding

Slight play in O/S inner steering arm

Fail 6 Sep 2016 129,787 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Slight play in O/S inner steering arm

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear across axle brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2015 125,857 miles

Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Rear across axle brake pipes corroding

Slight play in O/S steering arm

Fail 5 Jun 2015 125,857 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Rear across axle brake pipes corroding

Slight play in O/S steering arm

Pass 3 Jun 2014 118,989 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 112,972 miles

Exhaust centre boxes getting rusted.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 109,190 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 109,190 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 103,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 103,731 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 98,040 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 88,171 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 70,121 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,121 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 TXY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

BT05 TXY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is BT05 TXY safe to buy?

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