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BG05 BKV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,159 mi
Last recorded149,159 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 149,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

all jacking points damaged

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 149,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

all jacking points damaged

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 149,154 miles

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

Offside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill and floor driver side (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front jacking area damage

Nearside Rear jacking area damage

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

Offside Front jacking area damage

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear jacking area damage

Spare tyre defective worn ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 136,927 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 135,965 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 130,352 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 123,945 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

auxillary drive belt requires changing

Fail 1 May 2013 123,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

auxillary drive belt requires changing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 103,945 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 103,944 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,144 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,160 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 64,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,511 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 53,510 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,369 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 41,367 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BKV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BKV, 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 BKV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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