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BG05 JXT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,237 mi
Last recorded92,237 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 JXT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 92,237 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 83,713 miles

Both front outer sills corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2015 81,049 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 81,049 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,877 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s rear wheel rim , slight damage

Fail 9 Aug 2014 75,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s rear wheel rim , slight damage

Pass 13 Jul 2013 72,237 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 72,237 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 67,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

handbrake lever movement becoming excessive

o/s front tyre near limit,inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2012 67,413 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake lever movement becoming excessive

o/s front tyre near limit,inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 57,312 miles

n/s rear view mirror cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2011 57,312 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

n/s rear view mirror cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2010 45,811 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2010 45,811 miles

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

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

fan belt perished

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,163 miles

n/s mirror slight damage /hairline cracks

Fail 4 Jul 2009 34,163 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s mirror slight damage /hairline cracks

Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,800 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 JXT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JXT, 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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What year was BG05 JXT registered?

BG05 JXT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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