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BW05 EKB

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,481 mi
Last recorded121,481 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 EKB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2019 121,481 miles

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

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury outer sill corroded (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure outer sill (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 113,778 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 106,130 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 106,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,015 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,438 miles

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

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

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

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 28 Aug 2014 82,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,034 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 67,716 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing very slightly rough

Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,716 miles

offside front wheel bearing very slightly rough

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,729 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,555 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,416 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 17,495 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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BW05 EKB is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BW05 EKB, 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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BW05 EKB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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