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EX05 BFU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,348 mi
Last recorded99,348 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 99,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 98,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 98,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 96,054 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 93,111 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 93,076 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 91,721 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 90,673 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 90,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old ends December (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old ends December (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old ends December (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 3 May 2019 88,107 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged Seatbelt webbing slightly damaged. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 88,058 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged Seatbelt webbing slightly damaged. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,590 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 83,556 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 80,884 miles

rear door nearside upper striker latch insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,035 miles

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

stone chip screen offside lower area

Pass 6 May 2014 71,605 miles

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

crack in window screen center upper area

Pass 2 May 2013 66,153 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 62,429 miles

stone chip front screen center low

Fail 2 May 2012 62,428 miles

Front Speed limiter plate not clearly and indelibly marked with the set speed (6.5.A.2a)

Pass 4 May 2011 56,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

stone chip screen offside

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,350 miles

offside front bumper inscure

stone chip screen offside low

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 43,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,716 miles

nearside front tyre inner tread worn uneven

offside front tyre inner tread worn uneven

Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,775 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,072 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 BFU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX05 BFU, 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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What year was EX05 BFU registered?

EX05 BFU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for EX05 BFU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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