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BT05 UDY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,905 mi
Last recorded170,905 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 170,905 miles

sills corroded

both number plates deteriorated

both wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

chassis corroded - VERY corroded around rear axle

chip in screen

exhaust system corroded

front and rear springs corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f brake pipe very corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre worn low and sidewall worn

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks

play in both steering arms

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

rear bump stops missing

rear valance corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2021 170,901 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant hose burst - hose from thermostat to T piece (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

both number plates deteriorated

both wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

chassis corroded - VERY corroded around rear axle

chip in screen

exhaust system corroded

front and rear springs corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f brake pipe very corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre worn low and sidewall worn

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks

play in both steering arms

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

rear bump stops missing

rear valance corroded

sills corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2020 161,400 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer chassis rail (above axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer chassis rail (above rear axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel tank breather perished

stone chips to front screen

Fail 15 Apr 2020 161,400 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer chassis rail (above axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer chassis rail (above rear axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel tank breather perished

stone chips to front screen

Pass 5 Apr 2019 153,796 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has play in ball joint

Pass 27 Mar 2018 144,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 144,735 miles

Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) both (2.4.B.4)

Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) both (2.4.B.4)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 134,427 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod ball joint play

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 124,356 miles

n/s rear brake back plate little wet around

o/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 112,314 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f headlight deteriorated/cloudy

n/s/r sidewall perished

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight Play on Inner Diff Bearings on Nearside and Offisde Rear

Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,817 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 85,474 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 74,603 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,397 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 57,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,066 miles

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 UDY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 UDY, 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 UDY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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