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ET05 BZU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,057 mi
Last recorded150,057 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 150,057 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 150,009 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,019 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 61,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,362 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,503 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 18,455 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 18,455 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,417 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 BZU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ET05 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

ET05 BZU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is ET05 BZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 BZU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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