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BV05 VDL

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,328 mi
Last recorded153,328 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 153,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner seal corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 150,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 150,127 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 148,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 148,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 146,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 May 2017 146,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 142,960 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 139,664 miles

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

nearside front inner sill corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 139,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 136,328 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 136,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 132,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 132,744 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 129,415 miles

Nearside front wheel arch surface rust

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 112,526 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 94,340 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 75,395 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,658 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 VDL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VDL, 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 VDL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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