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BV05 BXY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

209,389 mi
Last recorded209,389 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BXY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 209,389 miles

engine oil leak

metal pipes into rack damp

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play

o/s/r inner tyre sidewall perished

Fail 2 Feb 2018 209,374 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear d rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position n/s/r (rear locking device not working ) (6.4.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour n/s/r light lense broken (showing white light ) (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear center recepticle wont lock belt in (5.2.5a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r outer tyre below (4.1.E.1)

Braking system leaking o/s/r brake leaking fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven rear brae imbalance 70% o/s/r very poor (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

metal pipes into rack damp

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play

o/s/r inner tyre sidewall perished

Pass 10 Feb 2017 196,516 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 196,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,163 miles

chips in windscreen

oil leak

slight imbalance rear brakes

slight play both steering rack ends

various suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

foot brake anti slip worn through on edge

Fail 22 Sep 2014 66,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

foot brake anti slip worn through on edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 143,177 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

sills rusty

slight play in both rear antiroll bar D bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2012 17,820 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 188,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 188,505 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 88,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 88,000 miles

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

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,000 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 BXY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BXY, 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 BXY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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