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FD05 BZW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

117,613 mi
Last recorded117,613 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 117,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arches covered down seam seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arches covered down seam seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 117,392 miles

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

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

under body surface corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 116,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 113,633 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 113,633 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,675 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 107,673 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed at (2.20) limit used (1.88) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 100,612 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 100,611 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 92,120 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 92,118 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 83,132 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,108 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,007 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 70,005 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 64,074 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 64,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 22 May 2012 57,334 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 50,811 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 50,811 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement in o/s/f track rod arm u-joint

spare wheel insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,780 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 43,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Upper Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Pass 22 May 2009 35,555 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 27,925 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 27,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2007 19,672 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 10,472 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 BZW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BZW, 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 BZW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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