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BT05 UCW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,601 mi
Last recorded137,601 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 137,601 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner outer/ sills,underside vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner outer sills,underside vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 136,728 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 136,718 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 132,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s front inner sill corroded

slight play to steering system

Fail 19 Nov 2020 132,649 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s front inner sill corroded

slight play to steering system

Pass 4 Nov 2019 127,429 miles

' long ' hand brake travel ...

'knocking' within steering

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot is 'damp' (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 127,345 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front section , ' sill section ' inner & outer rusted away (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ' sill ' outer section , mid to rear section rusted away (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in wheel arch area.. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel tank area.. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

' long ' hand brake travel ...

'knocking' within steering

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot is 'damp' (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 123,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

'knocking' within steering rack

Fail 26 Oct 2018 123,576 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

'knocking' within steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2017 118,789 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 118,652 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn very thin on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn very thin on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of chassis leg under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,336 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 112,326 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill section (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear chassis section (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 107,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 102,978 miles

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

Knocking within steering column area

Fail 30 Sep 2014 102,949 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Knocking within steering column area

Pass 12 Sep 2013 97,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,347 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Aug 2011 83,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare Tyre has a split in the tread

Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,940 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 75,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,308 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,550 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 53,902 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 50,646 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

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 UCW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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