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BV05 HFN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

257,387 mi
Last recorded257,387 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2023 257,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure all 4 nuts {u blots not long enough} (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible all 4 nuts not done up (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both prop shaft bearings (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

no seats in crew cab

Pass 30 Apr 2021 219,593 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 184,418 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch/ support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch/support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear buck corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 31 May 2019 183,914 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch/ support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch/support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear buck corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 May 2018 164,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyre walls scuffed

Pass 25 Nov 2016 164,676 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

no body fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Nov 2016 164,676 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

no body fitted at time of test

Fail 18 May 2016 164,666 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer nail in tyre

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 155,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tipping body rearmost crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 5 Mar 2014 139,874 miles

tipping body has some corrosion to nearside rear outrigger

Pass 7 Mar 2013 124,882 miles

o/s/r/outer tyre on limit and o/s/r inner tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Mar 2012 109,418 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 94,723 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 78,949 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,420 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 HFN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFN, 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 HFN registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV05 HFN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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