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FD05 BZX

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,839 mi
Last recorded171,839 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 BZX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 171,839 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 163,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner chassis area covered heavily with sealant

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Sill covered with fibreglass and sealant

Offside Outer Sill covered with sealant

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 163,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner chassis area covered heavily with sealant

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Sill covered with fibreglass and sealant

Offside Outer Sill covered with sealant

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 157,699 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded

offside door step corroded but not in perscribed area may require attention soon

tipper body and supports corroded

various parts of the vehicle have been undersealed and may be concealing corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2014 142,911 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 142,911 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 129,130 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 129,130 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 112,383 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2012 112,383 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2011 96,275 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 96,275 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 82,279 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 82,279 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 66,819 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 66,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s handbrake cable has some restricted movement.

Pass 19 May 2008 52,556 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing .

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

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 BZX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc 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 FD05 BZX, 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 BZX registered?

FD05 BZX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is FD05 BZX safe to buy?

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