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BV05 BTE

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,486 mi
Last recorded162,486 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BTE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 162,486 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion outside 30cm of mounting point inner wheel arch

Nearside Rear corrosion outside 30cm of mounting point inner sill

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion outside 30cm of mounting point inner sill

Pass 21 Mar 2024 159,958 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 156,965 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 153,053 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 153,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 148,934 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on passenger side inside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2009 76,564 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 59,450 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 59,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 22 May 2007 41,325 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 19,167 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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BV05 BTE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV05 BTE, 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 BV05 BTE registered?

BV05 BTE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 BTE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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