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BT05 UAK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,479 mi
Last recorded178,479 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 178,479 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

oil leak

under body components corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2018 178,442 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

oil leak

under body components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 176,605 miles

Nearside Rear inner edge worn

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside screen starting to crack

Offside step starting to corrode

Pass 26 Oct 2015 174,422 miles

crack in ns screen not in view

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 24 Oct 2014 167,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 167,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 135,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air filter lid incorrectly fitted

clutch pedal rubber worn

front discs scored

fuel filter showing blocked

fuel tank breather pipe perrished

slight play ns steering rack drumstick

Fail 10 Oct 2013 135,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air filter lid incorrectly fitted

clutch pedal rubber worn

front discs scored

fuel filter showing blocked

fuel tank breather pipe perrished

slight play ns steering rack drumstick

Pass 19 Nov 2012 122,168 miles

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

PAS fliud resivoir insecure

fuel filter minder showing blocked

fuel tank breather pipe starting to perish

suspect ABS fault

Fail 19 Nov 2012 122,168 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

PAS fliud resivoir insecure

fuel filter minder showing blocked

fuel tank breather pipe starting to perish

Fail 15 Nov 2011 102,361 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 102,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 80,185 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake has a lot of travel

n/s mirror glass cracked

power steering resevior insecure

rear brakes noisey

Pass 13 May 2009 59,784 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear tyre has small cut in it.

Fail 12 May 2009 59,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre has small cut in it.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,768 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 48,768 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 UAK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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