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BU05 FWE

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,222 mi
Last recorded186,222 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 FWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 186,222 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 165,758 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 152,359 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 136,977 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyrewall

Pass 8 May 2013 23,911 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 109,214 miles

wet test

Fail 10 May 2012 109,214 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wet test

Pass 20 May 2011 97,257 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 97,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 86,265 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 86,265 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 70,481 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,154 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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BU05 FWE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BU05 FWE, 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 BU05 FWE registered?

BU05 FWE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is BU05 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 FWE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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