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BX05 EWU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 EWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Doorstep slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 110,473 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 84,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2014 84,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 75,771 miles

both rear markerlights not working

lower rear antirollbar link bushes got slight play

osf mudflap bracket damaged,mudflap is touching tyre on corners

osf upper markerlight not working

Fail 16 Oct 2013 75,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear markerlights not working

lower rear antirollbar link bushes got slight play

osf mudflap bracket damaged,mudflap is touching tyre on corners

osf upper markerlight not working

Pass 11 Oct 2012 61,749 miles

kerb damage to nsr outer wheelrim

minor stonechips in swept area

osf tyre shows slight more wear on inner edge

osf upper marker light not working

osr marker light not working

slight play in both rear antirollbar D-bushes

Fail 11 Oct 2012 61,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

kerb damage to nsr outer wheelrim

minor stonechips in swept area

osf tyre shows slight more wear on inner edge

osf upper marker light not working

osr marker light not working

slight play in both rear antirollbar D-bushes

Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,936 miles

large cuts in osf tyre tread,not down to cord

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

nsr tyre perished in outer wall

slight movement in rear antiroll bar bushes

small stonechip in ns swept area

Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,314 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,215 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,129 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,277 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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BX05 EWU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BX05 EWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 EWU registered?

BX05 EWU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BX05 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 EWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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