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BG05 BSZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,324 mi
Last recorded116,324 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 116,324 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected FORD END INNER AND OUTER (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected 2 AREAS - SILL AND CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Cab steps insecure both vervy rusty (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Front INNER WINGS AND ENGINE BAY RUSTY

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear ADVANCED CORROSION PRESENT AROUND REAR SUSPENSION FIXING AREAS

Rear BOTH NUMBER PLATES DIM

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged BOTH SOCKETS (6.1.6 (a))

STEERING ACTION ABIT TIGHT

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 109,740 miles

both outer sills corroded

both rear chassis legs corrode by bump stops

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 109,740 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under seat and step (5.2.6)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by front of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills corroded

both rear chassis legs corrode by bump stops

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 103,766 miles

Front DISCS WEARING THIN

Fail 10 Nov 2016 103,766 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded STRUT (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded STRUT AND INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AT BOTH ENDS OF SRING MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 96,123 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 92,685 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 92,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,109 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 84,109 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,911 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,396 miles

n/s o/s front screen wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 27 Apr 2010 54,439 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,439 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 44,265 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,859 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 33,859 miles

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

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

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 BSZ 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 BSZ, 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 BSZ registered?

BG05 BSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is BG05 BSZ safe to buy?

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