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BG05 FAF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,411 mi
Last recorded127,411 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FAF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 127,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Mar 2021 126,170 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 118,579 miles

Nearside Rear VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION ON BODY WORK N/S AND O/S OF BODY FRONT AND REAR ALSO UNDERNEATH ON CHASSIS BOTH FRONT AND REAR OF CHASSIS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 118,568 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION ON BODY WORK N/S AND O/S OF BODY FRONT AND REAR ALSO UNDERNEATH ON CHASSIS BOTH FRONT AND REAR OF CHASSIS

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT RIPPED AND TORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front O/S/F BRAKE PIPE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside O/S DOOR RETAINER SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKS ON DOOR

Pass 17 May 2018 113,071 miles

DRIVERS SEAT FRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR ON LINKAGES AND SEAT MATERIAL STARTING TO FRAY

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 113,071 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed n/s/ side door not shutting correctly (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

DRIVERS SEAT FRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR ON LINKAGES AND SEAT MATERIAL STARTING TO FRAY

N/S/F BUMPER LOOSE

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front O/S/F DOOR CHECK STRAP BROKEN

Pass 25 May 2017 105,973 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 98,920 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 98,920 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 89,949 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 81,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 77,273 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,321 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

gear box leaking

nearside rear offside rear inner wheel arches corroaded

no oil 1 ltr added

Fail 21 Jun 2013 72,321 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

gear box leaking

nearside rear offside rear inner wheel arches corroaded

no oil 1 ltr added

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

no oil 2 ltr added

osr tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2012 62,944 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

no oil 2 ltr added

osr tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,408 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,064 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,445 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 33,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,426 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 FAF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FAF, 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 FAF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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