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BG05 ERO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,651 mi
Last recorded88,651 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,651 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 82,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 82,782 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2016 77,412 miles

Body has slight corrosion REAR CHASSIS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION O/S AND N/S (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 77,406 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s and rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front seat belt fray

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

oil leaks

rear bump stops insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2015 70,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,738 miles

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,357 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,655 miles

osf tyre edge wearing

Fail 12 Apr 2013 56,655 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf tyre edge wearing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,675 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,108 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 44,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,417 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,127 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,346 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 23,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ERO 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 64.7%.

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 ERO, 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 ERO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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