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EX05 BBU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

130,428 mi
Last recorded130,428 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 BBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 130,428 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 130,419 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 128,786 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 125,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/floor seam corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/floor seam corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 125,768 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe damaged fuel tank breather hose split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/floor seam corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/floor seam corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,953 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 121,946 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75R16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 117,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 117,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber chassis section (wheel side) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber chassis section (inner face) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 112,339 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 112,282 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis either side at bump stop (close to shock absorber) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 105,170 miles

all brake pipes rusty

head lights misty

noise on engine

Fail 15 Sep 2015 105,068 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven very slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

all brake pipes rusty

head lights misty

noise on engine

oil leaking out of o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,573 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front/main/rear brake pipes rusty shailing

o/s park brake efficiency lower than n/s

Fail 11 Sep 2014 98,573 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front/main/rear brake pipes rusty shailing

o/s park brake efficiency lower than n/s

Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 88,278 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 88,278 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 79,511 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,511 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,502 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 123,963 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 123,963 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cluth pedal rubber worn to metal.

starter motor noisey.

very slight play in offside steering drumstick.

Fail 30 Jan 2009 96,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 96,580 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 76,108 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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EX05 BBU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 EX05 BBU, 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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EX05 BBU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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