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BV05 VJU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

289,464 mi
Last recorded289,464 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 289,464 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 289,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 271,650 miles

Battery light stays on.

Engine oil level low

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Door step area corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on outer treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack leaking oil

Pass 7 Jun 2016 232,469 miles

Engine has oil leak.

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside, all side markers not working.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 232,300 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint prop-shaft centre bearing worn to excess. (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine has oil leak.

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside, all side markers not working.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 198,368 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

oil leak

play in anti roll bar bushes and links

Fail 9 Jun 2015 198,357 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

discs worn

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

oil leak

play in anti roll bar bushes and links

Pass 28 May 2014 164,765 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

discs worn

leaf spring bushes worn but no excessive movement

slight play in all anti roll bar bushes and links

Pass 24 May 2013 131,952 miles

leaf spring bushes worn

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 131,903 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

leaf spring bushes worn

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 118,416 miles

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

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

leaf spring bushes worn but no excessive movement

play in anti roll bar bushes and links

split in luton body on n/s/r

Pass 10 Jun 2011 103,111 miles

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

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

oil leak

play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes and links

Fail 9 Jun 2011 103,105 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

oil leak

play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes and links

Pass 17 Jun 2010 88,593 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 88,525 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,715 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 VJU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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