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EX05 BKA

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,055 mi
Last recorded218,055 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 BKA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 218,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main and n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Front cross member corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

under body has signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2023 218,054 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main and n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Front cross member corroded

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

under body has signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2022 217,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front cross beam corroded and holed

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

Nearside front inner wing heavily corroded.

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 217,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front cross beam corroded and holed

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

Nearside front inner wing heavily corroded.

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020
Fail 26 Nov 2020

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 215,471 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 215,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 214,368 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and both rear floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 214,368 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front and main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner wing panels both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and both rear floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 212,785 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

both front inner wing panels/both rear floors have corrosion

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 212,785 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

both front inner wing panels/both rear floors have corrosion

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 211,146 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch

Fail 21 Oct 2016 211,146 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 209,224 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 209,224 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 191,086 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 168,252 miles

nearside rear lamp lens broken

Fail 7 Mar 2013 168,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear lamp lens broken

play in offside inner track rod joint

Pass 18 Apr 2012 154,879 miles

play in offside inner track rod joint

Fail 18 Apr 2012 154,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 1.6mm

play in offside inner track rod joint

wipers smeary

Pass 21 Mar 2011 126,035 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside front wheel bearing noisy

play in offside inner track rod joint

Pass 4 Mar 2010 102,799 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 81,123 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 63,126 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 BKA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BKA, 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 BKA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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