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BG02 BUS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,902 mi
Last recorded144,902 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 BUS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 144,902 miles

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

Vehicle was presented with 12 passenger seats.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 140,154 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 140,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 133,138 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 183,871 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 May 2015 112,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front brake pads low .. discs worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

handbrake light staying on

mileage not displayed as screen danadged

Fail 20 Mar 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

handbrake light staying on

mileage not displayed as screen danadged

Pass 19 Mar 2013 100,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 98,836 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,484 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 85,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,755 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,049 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 47,049 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,893 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 21,359 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 12,690 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 6,793 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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BG02 BUS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG02 BUS, 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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BG02 BUS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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