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BW05 ETO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

144,818 mi
Last recorded144,818 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 ETO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 144,818 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 124,994 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 124,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 122,723 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 122,593 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts slightly dragging (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly pulling out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 122,443 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 122,185 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 121,604 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 121,585 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 121,100 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 121,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 120,313 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres worn inner edges

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

offside front wheel slight roughness when rotated

windscreen slight damage/stone chips

Pass 31 Jul 2015 115,452 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all brake pipes oil'd/greased

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

offside front wheel slight roughness when rotated

rear suspension bump stops missing

rear tyres getting low

sliding door slight damage

windscreen slight damage

Pass 23 Jul 2014 109,555 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes oil'd/greased

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside sliding door slight damage

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front wheel slight roughness when rotated

windscreen slight damage

Pass 19 Jul 2013 99,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes oil'd/greased

front brake discs slightly worn

front suspension springs corroded

n/s sliding door slight damage

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

windscreen slight damage

Pass 20 Jul 2012 88,201 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes oil,d/greased

front brake discs slightly worn

front suspension springs corroded

slight damage o/s rear and n/s sliding door

Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,989 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake pipes greased/oil'd

last row o/s rear single seat/belt removed

rear tyres worn low/edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,302 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s rear light lense/unit slight damage

o/s steering rack end slight play

rear tyres worn inner edges

windscreen slight damage

Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,367 miles

Nearside Front coil spring slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake slight imbalance recommend investigation

Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,054 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,381 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 33,373 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,855 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 ETO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 ETO, 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 ETO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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