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BT05 UBK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 201,280 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside mirror casing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust box outer layers corroded

extensive repairs have been made to underside

handbrake balance poor

heavy surface corrosion to underside

reversing lights not working

Fail 22 Aug 2024 201,275 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside mirror casing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust box outer layers corroded

extensive repairs have been made to underside

handbrake balance poor

heavy surface corrosion to underside

reversing lights not working

Pass 24 Apr 2023 197,530 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both. (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under bonnet corrosion.

Fail 13 Apr 2023 197,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both. (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under bonnet corrosion.

Pass 31 Mar 2022 192,314 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail seen from engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle, both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust box outer layer corroded

signs of corrosion to inner and outer sills

Fail 31 Mar 2022 192,314 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail seen from engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle, both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust box outer layer corroded

signs of corrosion to inner and outer sills

Fail 14 Mar 2022 192,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

echaust box outer layer corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2021 191,488 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S integral chassis rail holed o/s central rail ( yellow chalked ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rad mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch , Rail ( yellow chalked ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to sill ( yellow chalked ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded / holed ( yellow chalked ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch , rail ( yellow chalked ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to sill holed ( yellow chalked ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired Bearing broken up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc worn close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S brake pipes corroded , on axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 185,159 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear chassis rotting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 133,557 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 172,540 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 162,209 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 162,209 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 154,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 149,405 miles

Centre Front front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2014 136,125 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 136,125 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 117,682 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 117,682 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step damaged to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Nov 2011 44,842 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,969 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,727 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 59,694 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,884 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,951 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 36,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 11,026 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 UBK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 UBK, 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 UBK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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