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BX05 FBL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,678 mi
Last recorded85,678 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 FBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 85,678 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 85,677 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2023 84,930 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 84,004 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,059 miles

rust to o/s/f lower sill return o/s and n/s/rear valance returns

Pass 10 Feb 2020 82,198 miles

corrosion to both rear inner panals by rear spring hanger

corrosion to inner and outer sills and front wheel arches

Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,490 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,272 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 80,272 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,274 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 79,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,625 miles

Nearside rear tyre nearing limit

Fail 16 Mar 2016 77,625 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre nearing limit

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,957 miles

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear (inner) sill area corroded (not within 30cm of the seat belt mountings).

Fail 2 Mar 2015 75,957 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear (inner) sill area corroded (not within 30cm of the seat belt mountings).

Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,417 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 74,382 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,383 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel breather hose split

Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,581 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,829 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,641 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,883 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 FBL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FBL, 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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BX05 FBL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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