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BG05 ETY

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,622 mi
Last recorded146,622 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ETY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 146,622 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 146,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front fog light loose

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 140,646 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 137,120 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 125,030 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 115,418 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 112,935 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 112,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 93,371 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 92,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 75,450 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 75,450 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2009 58,990 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 42,385 miles

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 ETY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ETY, 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 ETY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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