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BG05 MFK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,368 mi
Last recorded144,368 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 MFK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 144,368 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 144,359 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 140,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 140,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 136,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 136,796 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 132,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 122,323 miles

Coolant leak from inside gearbox bell housing ()

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded out to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm, 215/75/16 (4.1.E.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 122,322 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/step on underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside passenger door hinge insecure sliding door (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Coolant leak from inside gearbox bell housing ()

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded out to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake has slight bind (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm, 215/75/16 (4.1.E.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 113,798 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded out to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak around timing chain cover area ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

misting of fluid around number 3 and 4 injectors

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2017 113,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded out to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/75/16 c (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded out to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak around timing chain cover area ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

misting of fluid around number 3 and 4 injectors

misting of fuel around fuel tank

nearside wiper blade split on ends

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,216 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

misting of fuel around fuel tank but no positive leak

nearside parking brake operation sluggish

nearside wiper blade split on ends

presented for test with some passenger seats removed

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2016 108,167 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

misting of fuel around fuel tank but no positive leak

nearside parking brake operation sluggish

nearside wiper blade split on ends

presented for test with some passenger seats removed

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 103,179 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

light fraying o/s/f seat belt

n/s handbrake cable outer casing split

Fail 12 Mar 2015 103,179 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

light fraying o/s/f seat belt

n/s handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,227 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

spare wheel missing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 98,242 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 93,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 93,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 84,570 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,687 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 71,686 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 71,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 71,529 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 49,500 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,337 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 MFK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MFK, 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 MFK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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