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BG05 ERX

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,149 mi
Last recorded160,149 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ERX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 160,149 miles

Nearside inner sill corrded

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

Offside Front door step holed and corroded not in prescibed area

Offside Rear park brake effort on limt

Offside floor corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear body corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 153,519 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside outer sil;ls have corrosion

nearside rear bump stop mounting area has corrosion

offside front step has corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2014 152,881 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 136,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 136,080 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 112,379 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 98,138 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 79,496 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ERX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ERX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 ERX registered?

BG05 ERX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is BG05 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 ERX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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