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FD05 BRX

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,152 mi
Last recorded93,152 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 BRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 93,152 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 93,137 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 86,957 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 75,328 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 75,326 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 65,713 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 65,712 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 64,687 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 64,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 61,750 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 57,992 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 57,992 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,846 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 53,846 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 49,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis by bump stop (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by bump stop swollen and split but not excessive (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 49,501 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis by bump stop (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by bump stop swollen and split but not excessive (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 45,561 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 42,106 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 39,078 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 36,641 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 31,983 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 29,289 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,390 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,070 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 14,838 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 10,361 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 BRX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD05 BRX registered?

FD05 BRX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is FD05 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 BRX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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