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BV05 UZS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,306 mi
Last recorded132,306 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 132,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 131,504 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 131,504 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 130,350 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 129,433 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 128,379 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 123,276 miles

front discs worn

front inner wings rusty

rear inner and outer sills rusty

rear inner archs rusty and holed

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 7 Sep 2019 117,811 miles

All brake pipes/hoses showing age related corrosion/deterioration to their steel/rubber sections

Brake lights colour slightly pink

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Exhaust tailpipe corroded badly, and blowing, just legal for this year

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 117,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested wheel/brake binding on excessive, it will damage brake plates (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn unevenly, due to binding excessive brake (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes/hoses showing age related corrosion/deterioration to their steel/rubber sections

Brake lights colour slightly pink

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Exhaust tailpipe corroded badly, and blowing, just legal for this year

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear hand brake low on effort 18%

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 110,005 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 103,108 miles

Brake pedal rubber slight wear

Nearside Front Tyre close wear bars

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyres close to wear bars

Pass 26 Sep 2014 90,674 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,709 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 86,259 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,160 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 81,198 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,094 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,130 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 57,122 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 UZS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UZS, 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 UZS registered?

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

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