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BT05 UAX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,626 mi
Last recorded230,626 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 230,626 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jan 2019 230,626 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 211,835 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch/floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch/floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 200,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not tested

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 200,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not tested

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 199,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (2.4.A.3)

Number 4 injector slightly damp with diesel

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 184,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 184,593 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 162,209 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 25 Feb 2014 162,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 28 Feb 2013 143,244 miles

front lower arm rear bushes seperating

front number plate damage

Pass 29 Feb 2012 120,326 miles

differential end float

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 28 Feb 2012 120,312 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

differential end float

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Feb 2011 95,143 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread pattern on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2010 76,133 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 76,133 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,891 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,178 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 UAX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UAX, 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 UAX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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