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BT05 UCS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

80,504 mi
Last recorded80,504 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 80,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/75/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 77,809 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 77,802 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 77,718 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 77,374 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,252 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,198 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,818 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,984 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,575 miles

Bonnet prop holding clip missing.

Offside rear valve stem heavily deteriorated, just acceptable at present.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,066 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,117 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,047 miles

fuel tank breather pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,632 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 48,632 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 43,734 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,595 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,567 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,178 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,988 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 25,780 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 25,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,922 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 UCS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT05 UCS registered?

BT05 UCS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is BT05 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 UCS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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