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BG05 EXT

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,304 mi
Last recorded206,304 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 EXT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 206,304 miles

N/S/R + O/S/R inner wheel arch area lower slightly corroded

Offside Front damage to lower panel and sill

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Fail 30 Apr 2021 206,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn 2nd centre propshaft bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

N/S/R + O/S/R inner wheel arch area lower slightly corroded

Offside Front damage to lower panel and sill

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Apr 2019 205,161 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front damage to lower panel and sill

Pass 9 Nov 2017 204,609 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 203,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 200,758 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 198,835 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 197,233 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 195,132 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 195,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 185,400 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 185,398 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 175,274 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 175,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 148,721 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 148,721 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear engine oil seals leaking.

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 EXT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EXT, 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 EXT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 2005.

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