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BX05 FNU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,901 mi
Last recorded142,901 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 142,901 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wings badly corroded, recommend repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable chafed against tyre (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 142,877 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wings badly corroded, recommend repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable chafed against tyre (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 141,190 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 132,829 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 132,508 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/step (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded driver/ passenger, crossmember underneath floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded driver/passenger, interior cab floor (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2016 126,766 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre nail in tread also worn close to limit

Offside Front outer & inner sill corroded border line

Fail 23 Jun 2016 126,765 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering handbrake mounting (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/ step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmembers both (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner tyre nail in tread also worn close to limit

Offside Front outer & inner sill corroded border line

Pass 29 May 2015 120,661 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 120,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 108,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when spun

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,228 miles

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

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,632 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,904 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,253 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 44,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,610 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,477 miles

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

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 FNU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FNU, 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 FNU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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