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BD05 ZGK

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,129 mi
Last recorded186,129 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ZGK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 186,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and damaged

Nearside Front wheel arch holed

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer body panel corroded and holed

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 186,088 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp plus other lights (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and damaged

Nearside Front wheel arch holed

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer body panel corroded and holed

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 167,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner plus outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 154,267 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported main (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust leaking

Fail 22 Jun 2018 154,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture fuel pipe split (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported main (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2017 143,865 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both sides sills have corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2017 143,865 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both sides sills have corrosion

Pass 3 May 2016 132,691 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

prop centre mounting worn

Pass 5 May 2015 126,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 122,795 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 118,648 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 114,771 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 111,141 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 107,245 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 107,241 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 107,241 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 92,792 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 70,498 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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BD05 ZGK is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BD05 ZGK, 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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BD05 ZGK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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