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BG05 AZU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,587 mi
Last recorded73,587 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 73,587 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 72,395 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side of chassis near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to tread

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side of chassis near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 72,367 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70 R15C 104/102R (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side of chassis near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to tread

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side of chassis near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 70,627 miles

Offside Front Inner sill panel corroded but outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Outer sill panel corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 13 Feb 2018 70,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill panel corroded but outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Outer sill panel corroded but outside prescribed areas

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 67,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,902 miles

Nearside Rear Sill has corrosion

Offside Front tyre has a nail in

Fail 12 Nov 2015 63,878 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sill has corrosion

Offside Front tyre has a nail in

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 59,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Nov 2014 59,926 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,963 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 52,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,741 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 42,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,498 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 28,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,599 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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BG05 AZU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AZU, 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 AZU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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