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BG05 MPV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,371 mi
Last recorded190,371 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 190,371 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 176,519 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 155,981 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to sill area's

oil residue engine area

Fail 19 Dec 2018 155,952 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to sill area's

oil residue engine area

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Dec 2017 145,758 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside front anti-roll bar D bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area's corroding (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside & offside rear inner & outer chassis leg area's corroding (6.1.B.2)

driver seat has free play but secure

nearside sliding door, inner door handle is defective

oil leak engine area's

Fail 28 Nov 2017 145,697 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area's marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Track rod end loose inner securing nut loose marked in yellow (2.2.B.1d)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside front anti-roll bar D bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside & offside rear inner & outer chassis leg area's corroding (6.1.B.2)

driver seat has free play but secure

nearside sliding door, inner door handle is defective

oil leak engine area's

Pass 18 Nov 2016 139,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroding

Fail 18 Nov 2016 139,445 miles

Emergency exit window cannot be opened from inside the vehicle rear exit door (6.2.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2015 125,715 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 112,849 miles

off side front bearing slighlty rough when rotated

Pass 31 May 2013 104,346 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 95,111 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 76,071 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 68,940 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 18 May 2009 62,631 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 111,630 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 4 Sep 2008 110,597 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

chip in screen less than 40 cm in zone b

front no plate starting to deteriate

Pass 4 Sep 2008 110,597 miles

chip in screen less than 40 cm in zone b

front no plate starting to deteriate

Pass 20 Aug 2007 76,871 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,718 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 MPV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MPV, 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 MPV registered?

BG05 MPV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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