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BV05 VBX

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,111 mi
Last recorded166,111 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 166,111 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under body inner and outer sill / both footwell / all inner archs all chassis boxes corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 May 2017 57,851 miles

Oil leak ()

full under side of van is heavrly undersealed

Fail 10 May 2017 57,849 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main feeds front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch /inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch/inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 17 May 2016 49,839 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mainfeeds (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint susp link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint susp link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 149,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 144,656 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f drop link worn

Pass 16 Oct 2013 144,656 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f drop link worn

Pass 25 Jul 2012 137,189 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 136,994 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 128,406 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 110,043 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 93,767 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 70,994 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 VBX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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