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GY05 BFV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,624 mi
Last recorded98,624 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 98,624 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 96,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 93,566 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 93,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,583 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch and sill corroded/holed

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear inner wheel arch and sill corroded/holed

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 89,582 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 4.25 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch and sill corroded/holed

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear inner wheel arch and sill corroded/holed

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,286 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,620 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion on outer sill by wheel arch. Not load bearing Corrosion on inner wheel arch. Not load bearing

Offside Rear Corrosion on inner wheel arch. Not load bearing

Fail 27 Mar 2019 78,620 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,321 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 76,299 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 74,453 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 74,453 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,568 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,538 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,922 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,968 miles

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

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

n/s/r hub damp

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,873 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 62,873 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,594 miles

Slight rust on inside edge of both front brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,055 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,148 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,834 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 BFV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BFV, 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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GY05 BFV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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