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GY05 BCU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

202,773 mi
Last recorded202,773 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 BCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 202,773 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 197,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 191,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 185,794 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 180,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 173,069 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 166,241 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 158,828 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 152,501 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 146,016 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 140,200 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 133,318 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 126,957 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 119,398 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 107,105 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 107,105 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 99,258 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 81,096 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,079 miles

slight oil leak from o/s/r hub seal

Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,603 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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GY05 BCU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GY05 BCU, 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 GY05 BCU registered?

GY05 BCU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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