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BG05 MJY

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,580 mi
Last recorded211,580 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 MJY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 211,580 miles

Body has slight corrosion wheel arches all four (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 211,560 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bottom of wheel arch both sides side wall (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion wheel arches all four (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 193,178 miles

Nearside Front lower step corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear area inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

front pads getting low

fuel pipe breather to tank damp

Fail 10 Oct 2016 193,115 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front lower step corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear area inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear slight pedal flux off drum

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

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

front pads getting low

fuel pipe breather to tank damp

Pass 11 Sep 2015 177,761 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 167,326 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 167,215 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 147,893 miles

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

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

exhaust mid section silencer corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 147,893 miles

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

exhaust mid section silencer corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 131,109 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 114,836 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 91,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 71,034 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 48,926 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 MJY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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