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BG05 AYP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 AYP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020

Nearside Rear sills corroded

Offside Rear leaf springer hangers corroded

Offside sill and floor area corroded

Rear inner arches corroded

engine bay rails corrodeded

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated and leaking exhaust gasses

headlamp lenses deteriorated

wheel arches corroded and heavily deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2020

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

Nearside Rear sills corroded

Offside Rear leaf springer hangers corroded

Offside sill and floor area corroded

Rear inner arches corroded

engine bay rails corrodeded

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated and leaking exhaust gasses

headlamp lenses deteriorated

wheel arches corroded and heavily deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2019

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

all wheel arches in poor condition

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

chassis corroded

drivers door step heavily corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018

brake pipes rusty

chassis and wheel arches corroded

exhaust corroded

front lower suspension arms have slight play

headlamp lenses misting

Pass 8 Dec 2017

Chassis corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate deteriorated

Front suspension arm bushes in poor condition

Headlamp lenses poor but not affecting output

Oil leak gear box area

Various brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2016 223,373 miles

gearbox oil leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexi pipe and the exhaust system are deteriorated

underside of the vehicle is corroded including suspension and chassis components

Pass 17 Sep 2015 219,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2014

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 99,969 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering rack slight play

Pass 1 May 2012 188,626 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 188,626 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 161,301 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 161,245 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 134,233 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision split

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

Slight smear from front wipers

slight play felt in steering rack felt on turn plates

Fail 27 Apr 2010 134,233 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision split

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Slight smear from front wipers

slight play felt in steering rack felt on turn plates

Pass 29 Apr 2009 98,473 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 65,441 miles

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

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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BG05 AYP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG05 AYP, 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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BG05 AYP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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