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BX05 FMU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

33,655 mi
Last recorded33,655 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 33,655 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 32,365 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to chassis and cab in places

Fail 5 Jun 2025 32,363 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to chassis and cab in places

Pass 23 Jul 2024 31,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 31,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 29,768 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front disc inner face slight damage

Fail 17 Jul 2023 29,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

nearside front disc inner face slight damage

Pass 20 Jul 2022 128,158 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 20,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 15,119 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 9,198 miles

Front Both front bearings slightly noisy

Front Both inner steering arms/ rack has slight play

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 3,505 miles

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 9 Feb 2016 102,284 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 184,597 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 184,597 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 69,941 miles

flywheel noisy.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 69,941 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

flywheel noisy.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,172 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,001 miles

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

Non obligatory light not working (offside rear upper sidelight).

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

Pass 16 May 2011 47,646 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

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

Fail 16 May 2011 47,646 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,790 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,111 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,125 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 29,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 FMU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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