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FD05 BSY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,272 mi
Last recorded133,272 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 BSY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 133,272 miles

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

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

Front inner front steps corroded but not affecting any structural areas

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

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

Rear Underside/chassis generally corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2019 133,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing near engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to floor near top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front inner front steps corroded but not affecting any structural areas

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

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

Rear Underside/chassis generally corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 128,299 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 128,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 121,609 miles

Body has slight corrosion Sills and Underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 114,413 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rusting to Sills and Body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 114,382 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill to Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill to Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion Rusting to Sills and Body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 106,904 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 99,840 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 99,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,729 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 80,393 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,551 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 71,487 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 59,304 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 48,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,116 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 38,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FD05 BSY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD05 BSY, 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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FD05 BSY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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