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BV05 BZU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,007 mi
Last recorded44,007 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 44,007 miles

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

heavily undersealed

Fail 6 May 2025 44,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

heavily undersealed

Pass 9 May 2024 41,751 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 39,605 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 39,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 39,067 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 38,814 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,855 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,483 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,185 miles

Offside rear wheel binding slightly.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,282 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,282 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 65,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 64,196 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 62,966 miles

chassis corrosion

speedo illumination inop

Fail 9 May 2012 62,953 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

chassis corrosion

speedo illumination inop

Pass 31 May 2011
Pass 25 May 2010 51,838 miles

front brake discs showing signs of age and wear

Pass 12 May 2009 49,853 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 46,824 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 BZU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

BV05 BZU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 BZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 BZU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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