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BX05 FML

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,410 mi
Last recorded189,410 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 FML
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 189,410 miles

Cab and chassis waxoyled.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside inner sill/door close excessively corroded not within 12" of seat belt or suspension mount.

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

Offside sill and rear inner cab excessively corroded not within 12" of seatbelt or suspension mount.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 189,408 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently Drivers seat base cracked. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Cab and chassis waxoyled.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside inner sill/door close excessively corroded not within 12" of seat belt or suspension mount.

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

Offside sill and rear inner cab excessively corroded not within 12" of seatbelt or suspension mount.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 167,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 124,520 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 99,229 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 99,218 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 94,254 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Aug 2015 94,254 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable rubbing on wheel

Oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,108 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,065 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 72,065 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,678 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,523 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,691 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,793 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 32,793 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,251 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,286 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 FML is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FML, 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 FML is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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