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BX05 FMY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,445 mi
Last recorded93,445 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2021 93,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger in front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cab cross member (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both reversing light on when fog light switch on (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 191,773 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 191,770 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 94% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 97% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 191,754 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cab out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 89,692 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 188,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drivers seat swob damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2016 188,409 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drivers seat swob damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,378 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 81,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat damaged

front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2013 178,086 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 178,086 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 72,214 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,364 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 63,360 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,083 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,968 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,337 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,811 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 FMY 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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