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BU05 ODF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

159,650 mi
Last recorded159,650 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 159,650 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 145,512 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 145,508 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2023 145,844 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 143,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 141,853 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 140,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 139,040 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 132,870 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 132,838 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 196,370 miles

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

slight play in rear axle

Pass 1 Feb 2019 190,782 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 185,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 183,459 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 183,046 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s body sills corroded

rear axle end float

Fail 15 May 2014 183,045 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s body sills corroded

rear axle end float

Fail 29 Apr 2014 183,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both body sills corroded

front wipers splitting

fuel tank breather hose

rear axle end float

Pass 24 Apr 2013 164,511 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear axle end float

Pass 25 Apr 2012 146,096 miles

Oil leak

rear axle end float

Pass 6 Jun 2011 126,519 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 106,607 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Jun 2010 106,607 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 85,148 miles

end float in both rear wheel bearings

nearside rear footbrake effort slightly low

Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,876 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 64,876 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,448 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 19,876 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 ODF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 BU05 ODF, 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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BU05 ODF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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