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BG05 MMX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,998 mi
Last recorded27,998 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 27,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

both front inner wings corodded

Fail 23 Oct 2024 27,994 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

both front inner wings corodded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 25,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside step corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 25,271 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside step corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 22,736 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 20,149 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 14,228 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 14,211 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lights (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 11,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner step corroded

Offside Front Inner step corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 5,029 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 806 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 260 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013
Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,234 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,721 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 18,611 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,128 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 11,386 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 MMX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MMX, 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 MMX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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