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BU05 FWF

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,749 mi
Last recorded118,749 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 118,749 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 106,010 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,263 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 93,488 miles

BONNET LOCK DIFFICULT TO OPEN

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R WIPER BLADE U/S

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 93,469 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/OUTRIGGER (2.4.A.3)

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

BONNET LOCK DIFFICULT TO OPEN

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R WIPER BLADE U/S

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,729 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,179 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,839 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 71,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,658 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 68,624 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,629 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 60,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 51,154 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 51,154 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2008 36,937 miles

chip on offside window screen, minium reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,713 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 35,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,535 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 FWF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FWF, 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 BU05 FWF registered?

BU05 FWF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is BU05 FWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 FWF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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