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BT05 XVY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,298 mi
Last recorded92,298 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 92,298 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 92,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hangerinner wing at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

inner & outer sills corroded both sides by front doors

workshop lamp on

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,522 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 81,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,874 miles

Wipers starting to smear

o/s inner sill corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 67,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Wipers starting to smear

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,231 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

rear inner rear wheel arches corroded underside of van rusty

Pass 1 May 2013 56,045 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroding not holed

spare wheel missing

Fail 29 Apr 2013 56,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroding not holed

spare wheel missing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,283 miles

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

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding not holed

Pass 3 May 2011 45,099 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,314 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 36,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,630 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 25,630 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 16,604 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 XVY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XVY, 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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What year was BT05 XVY registered?

BT05 XVY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is BT05 XVY safe to buy?

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