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EX05 BSZ

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

389,352 mi
Last recorded389,352 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 BSZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 389,352 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rears offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system corroded

rust settling to all underbody

Fail 20 Jul 2016 389,352 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rears offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system corroded

rust settling to all underbody

Pass 20 Jul 2015 373,698 miles

Brake pedal antislip worn

Exhaust centre box outerskin corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare wheel missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wipers worn

Fail 4 Jul 2015 373,690 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal antislip worn

Pass 31 Jul 2014 356,960 miles

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

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

both rear outersill panels slightly corroded

both wipers slightly smearing screen

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

offside number plate light dim

Fail 21 Jul 2014 356,943 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bulkhead brake pipes rusty

front sill lips distorted

under body generally rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2014 351,463 miles

(cat section)exhaust has minor leak of gases

both front centre and rear floors ,chassis rails ,undersills and outersills slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails /inner flitches slightly coroded and requires attension soon

Fail 20 Mar 2014 351,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slightly corroded

both rear chassis rail / inner flitches slightly corroded require attention soon

Pass 4 Apr 2013 342,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 342,332 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 334,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust middle box deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2012 334,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust middle box deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2011 324,196 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general underbody and dhassis corrosion

o/s/r brake binding slightly

small split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 22 Jul 2010 319,928 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 319,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 274,735 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 218,462 miles

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

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

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 BSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BSZ, 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 BSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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