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BV05 VEK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,577 mi
Last recorded146,577 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 146,577 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 144,410 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play starting to break away rubber surport (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 144,405 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe condision (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner front chassie leg holed in 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe wet been spraying on to inner side wall of tyre (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play starting to break away rubber surport (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 139,372 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in the rear anti roll bar link bushes when the weight of the vehicle is on the ground (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at the rear of the arm has perished but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front underside of step corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive weeping from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 134,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 130,707 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 130,707 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 124,524 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 119,183 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 110,432 miles

rear brake balance drivers door step corroded in 2 places hand brake reserve travel needs adjusting

Pass 20 Sep 2017 102,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall scrubbed

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

Offside door sill corroded

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

silencer box deteriorating

Fail 20 Sep 2017 102,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall scrubbed

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside door sill corroded

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

silencer box deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2016 91,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear inbalance rear brakes rate of clime lower one side

Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,382 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,970 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,845 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,489 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 62,082 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 62,082 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 47,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,299 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,648 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 34,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VEK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

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

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