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BG05 BBX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,180 mi
Last recorded143,180 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 143,180 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 143,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 128,770 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 126,468 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 126,466 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 118,172 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 110,913 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 110,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 102,907 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise corrosion inner+outer sills

advise corrosion wheel arches

advise rear brake adjustment

advise rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2010 94,670 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise front discs worn

advise slight play in o/s steering rack spindle

Pass 29 Dec 2009 85,723 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 85,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,885 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 BBX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BBX, 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 BBX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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