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BU05 FWV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,555 mi
Last recorded131,555 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 FWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2025 131,555 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 131,478 miles

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded but not within perscribed area

Fail 12 Feb 2024

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear of leaf spring marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear of leaf spring marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both inner sills corroded but not within perscribed area

Fail 29 Jan 2024 131,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear of leaf spring marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear of leaf spring marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both inner sills corroded but not within perscribed area

Pass 7 Oct 2022

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on inner sills both sides but not within perscribed area

Pass 6 Oct 2021 130,589 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails have corrosion thats not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded but not within perscribed area

Fail 30 Sep 2021 130,576 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails have corrosion thats not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded but not within perscribed area

Pass 12 Sep 2020 130,135 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 122,827 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 122,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps replaced both bulbs (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 May 2017 115,190 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 115,189 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 109,646 miles

o/s/r bump stop slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2016 109,646 miles

o/s/r bump stop slightly deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 101,312 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 101,312 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 55,547 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

chip in windscreen outside zone a

Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,547 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chip in windscreen outside zone a

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,931 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,112 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,356 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,177 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,575 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 FWV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 BU05 FWV, 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 FWV registered?

BU05 FWV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BU05 FWV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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