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BG05 BJZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,737 mi
Last recorded172,737 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 172,737 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 156,880 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 151,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 151,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 140,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake close to end of travel

Pass 31 Aug 2013 140,684 miles

handbrake close to end of travel

Pass 28 Aug 2012 126,953 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 109,429 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 101,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 81,986 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

n/s front tyre damage to sidewall

n/s rear tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,234 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 BJZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJZ, 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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What year was BG05 BJZ registered?

BG05 BJZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is BG05 BJZ safe to buy?

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