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BV05 VFB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,988 mi
Last recorded233,988 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 233,988 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 215,612 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 210,531 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 210,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 198,614 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 184,376 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 184,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 171,371 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 168,519 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 151,160 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 122,069 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 122,066 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VFB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

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

Is BV05 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 VFB shows 12 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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