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BV05 BWJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,206 mi
Last recorded168,206 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 168,206 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 162,288 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 159,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 156,825 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 156,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 146,140 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 146,140 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 127,931 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight crack in screen

Pass 18 Jan 2012 127,931 miles

slight crack in screen

Pass 19 Jan 2011 111,466 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 111,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 95,082 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 88,680 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,791 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 BWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV05 BWJ, 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 BV05 BWJ registered?

BV05 BWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BV05 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 BWJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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