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BG05 BUO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,957 mi
Last recorded134,957 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 134,957 miles

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

Slight play both sides of steering rack.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 134,102 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 118,782 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 118,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake near limit of travel.

Power steering fluid below minimum.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 101,457 miles

Oil leak

offside mirror damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2010 101,425 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

offside mirror damaged

Pass 18 May 2009 96,544 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 88,964 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s

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 BUO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BUO, 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 BUO registered?

BG05 BUO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is BG05 BUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 BUO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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