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BV05 BXU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,361 mi
Last recorded164,361 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 164,361 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel well corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 164,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill near leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shackle mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis near front leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis near leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shackle mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel well corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 160,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 160,445 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 151,591 miles

general underside corrosion

panels rusted

Fail 5 Jan 2015 151,436 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general underside corrosion

panels rusted

Pass 20 Dec 2013
Pass 21 Dec 2012 129,204 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 118,084 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 104,464 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 91,328 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 70,106 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,966 miles

n/s front seat belt starting to frey

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 BXU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BXU, 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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BV05 BXU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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