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BG05 MTV

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

319,295 mi
Last recorded319,295 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 MTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 319,295 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2018 319,281 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2017 304,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 292,222 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside+nearside (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 291,133 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside+nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 290,080 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 290,080 miles

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 288,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 288,681 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 282,363 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 282,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 277,051 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 277,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 277,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 271,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 271,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 249,691 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 183,434 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 183,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 102,728 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 64,152 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 MTV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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