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BG05 BFM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

108,215 mi
Last recorded108,215 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BFM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2009 108,215 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 108,215 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 93,401 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 93,336 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 90,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BFM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 BFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 BFM registered?

BG05 BFM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is BG05 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 BFM shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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