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FD05 BOV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,106 mi
Last recorded46,106 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 BOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 46,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill-step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill-step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear wheel bearings have end float

Pass 28 Mar 2025 43,833 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear wheel bearings have slight end float

Pass 25 Oct 2023 42,945 miles

Nearside Rear corrosive hole on inner sill - not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear end float detected on hub

Offside Rear corrosive hole on inner sill - not in prescribed area

Offside Rear end float detected on hub

Fail 25 Oct 2023 42,940 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosive hole on inner sill - not in prescribed area

Offside Rear corrosive hole on inner sill - not in prescribed area

Pass 13 Sep 2022 41,191 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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

Nearside Rear corrosive hole on inner body (not in prescribed area)

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed various passenger seatbelts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Pass 3 Sep 2021 40,079 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Corrosive hole on inner body ( not in a prescribed area)

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Various passenger seatbelts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Sep 2020 39,809 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Corrosive hole on inner body

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Various passenger seatbelts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,167 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 37,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,644 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed various passenger seatbelts (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 36,629 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed various passenger seatbelts (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 May 2016 32,532 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 28,977 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 25,916 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 22,138 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,103 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 16,152 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 13,289 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,469 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 10,458 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 7,982 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 5,465 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 3,538 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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FD05 BOV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FD05 BOV, 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 FD05 BOV registered?

FD05 BOV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FD05 BOV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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