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Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both nearside and offside (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear passenger seats missing at time of test and rear seatbelts missing
All direction indicators not working all indicators not flashing correct (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded not seem welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened plate not welded correct (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills corroded/not seem welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Towbar is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassi damage (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belts missing ()
Emissions not tested BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to the rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower UJ (2.3 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear to the front back fixing point both sides corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tow bar mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x pipes from rear of fuel tank to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam image poor (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lense cracked/holed (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn both bearings, front and rear (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tow bar mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s and o/s (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view and cover missing (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Outer sill slightly but not in area
Rear anti roll bar slightly bent
all brake pipes are under sealed
no rear seats or seat belts at time of test
prop shaft bearing worn out
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped main (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim and deflated (4.1.D.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped main (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and leaking (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed and deflated (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s and o/s (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view and cover missing (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear anti roll bar slightly bent
all brake pipes are under sealed
no rear seats or seat belts at time of test
prop shaft bearing worn out
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all weldings heavily sealented hard to inspect
brake pipes protected in sealent
front to rear both sides sills corroded and deteriated
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes protected in sealent
front to rear both sides sills corroded and deteriated
All rear tyres slightly perished and wearing close to legal limits
Both front to rear brake pipes corroded
Brake anti slip worn
Coil springs corroded
Corrosion to body and structure
Exhaust repaired by weld
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front outer door handle worn
Nearside mirror slightly damaged
Nearside rear brake backing plate wet with oil no leaks found at time of test
Nearside rear brake slightly binding
Nearside rear brake slightly binding and has slight judder
Nearside rear light slightly damaged
Offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded
Offside and nearside rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play
Offside front of cab corroded above chassis
Offside front tyre cracked and perished and wearing close to legal limit
Offside rear anti roll bar linakge has slight play
Offside rear brake pipe corroded
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Prop shaft centre bearing/bush worn
Spare wheel missing
Suspension component bushes worn and perished
Welded repairs heavily sealed unable asses fully
Windscreen scratched
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
All rear tyres slightly perished and wearing close to legal limits
Both front to rear brake pipes corroded
Brake anti slip worn
Coil springs corroded
Corrosion to body and structure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside mirror slightly damaged
Nearside rear brake backing plate wet with oil no leaks found at time of test
Nearside rear brake slightly binding
Nearside rear light slightly damaged
Offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded
Offside and nearside rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play
Offside front of cab corroded above chassis
Offside front tyre cracked and perished and wearing close to legal limit
Offside rear anti roll bar linakge has slight play
Offside rear brake pipe corroded
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Prop shaft centre bearing/bush worn
Spare wheel missing
Suspension component bushes worn and perished
Windscreen scratched
Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
all brake pipes coated in under sealant
nearside front inner steering arm has slight play at fixings
offside rear sill coated in filler
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear brake poipes corroded
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BW05 EKF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 BW05 EKF, 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 EKF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 August 2005.
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