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BU05 OLA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,642 mi
Last recorded41,642 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 OLA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 41,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 39,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spare wheel not fully tight

Pass 5 Sep 2023 36,040 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 32,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil level over the full mark on the dip stick ?

Pass 13 Sep 2021 30,411 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 28,526 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 27,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 25,398 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,820 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 20,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,308 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 18,052 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 14,662 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 14,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 13,321 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,459 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 11,810 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,749 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 OLA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OLA, 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 OLA registered?

BU05 OLA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is BU05 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 OLA shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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