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BT05 TZD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,304 mi
Last recorded99,304 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2017 99,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both inner and outer sills and front step panels slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 96,482 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 96,447 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake imbalance

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

Rear brake imbalance

Pass 25 Apr 2015 84,897 miles

Advise: Surface Corrosion To Inner Sills And Step Arears / Chips To Windscreen / Nearside Front Tyre Is Getting Low On Tread On Outer Edge /

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 84,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise: Surface Corrosion To Inner Sills And Step Arears / Chips To Windscreen / Nearside Front Tyre Is Getting Low On Tread On Outer Edge /

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,537 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,504 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 67,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,781 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,453 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,625 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 44,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,190 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 31,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf rear view mirror slightly cracked

osf wiper slightly smearing

Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,786 miles

nsf rear view mirror slightly cracked

osf wiper slightly smearing

Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,834 miles

front brake disc's slightly worn

front registration plate cracked

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2008 22,834 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

front registration plate cracked

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s mirror backing damaged/missing

o/s/r lamp cracked

parking brake lever comes up very high

service due

front brake pads worn right down to the 1.5mm limit

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 TZD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TZD, 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 TZD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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