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ET05 BYV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,569 mi
Last recorded92,569 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 BYV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 92,569 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 83,595 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 72,609 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,633 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2020 54,908 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2019 47,560 miles

both outer sills corroded by front steps (not within 30cm)

Fail 26 Feb 2019 47,557 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded by front steps (not within 30cm)

Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,269 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 45,268 miles

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,441 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2014 29,981 miles

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

no spare tyre with vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,367 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 17,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,229 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 11,183 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 8,403 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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ET05 BYV 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 88.9%.

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 ET05 BYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET05 BYV registered?

ET05 BYV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is ET05 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 BYV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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