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EX05 BFL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 BFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear outrigger corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 116,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 116,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75/r16c nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel move in and out

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush split

Offside Front tyre nail in tread

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2018 108,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 107,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play half shaft / hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play pulls in and out (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 104,137 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 101,056 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 99,472 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 90,534 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,785 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,384 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,121 miles

Top of front screen heavily cracked but not considered effecting drivers view at present

slight damage o/s mirror glass

Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,564 miles

diff end float

n/s/r leaf spring bush worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 25,107 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 25,103 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,593 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 22,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,603 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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EX05 BFL 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 77.8%.

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 EX05 BFL, 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 BFL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EX05 BFL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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