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BT05 UBE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020
Fail 12 Nov 2020

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 176,676 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 176,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 176,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 176,676 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 176,195 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 176,195 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 176,176 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 176,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 176,181 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 176,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 173,867 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 170,338 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 167,774 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 167,774 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 140,716 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 97,957 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 97,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front wheel has slight play.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,164 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 UBE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UBE, 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 UBE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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