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BG05 MSU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,987 mi
Last recorded25,987 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 25,987 miles

ns os sill

Pass 24 Apr 2018 25,026 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 23,109 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 21,298 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 20,700 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,862 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 77,685 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 260,879 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 201,518 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2011 201,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2010 145,004 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 114,689 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2008 84,013 miles

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

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 MSU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

BG05 MSU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is BG05 MSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 MSU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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