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BG05 EYJ

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,880 mi
Last recorded158,880 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 EYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 158,880 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

general under side corrossion

Fail 19 May 2017 158,880 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

general under side corrossion

Pass 14 May 2016 152,196 miles

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

under side corossion

Fail 14 May 2016 152,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

under side corossion

Pass 13 Feb 2015 143,927 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2014 138,989 miles

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2013 134,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight bind N/S/Rear brake

Slight imbalance on the rear brakes

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 130,442 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 126,586 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 107,800 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 90,523 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 68,685 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 EYJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EYJ, 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 EYJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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