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BG05 PMU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,291 mi
Last recorded128,291 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 PMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 128,291 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 113,353 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 16 Feb 2018 113,353 miles

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

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

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,246 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 88,959 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,551 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 84,273 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edge

damage to both rear tyres side wall

fan belt noisey

hand brake travel high

lip on front discs

oil leaks

Fail 8 Dec 2011 84,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing inside edge

damage to both rear tyres side wall

fan belt noisey

hand brake travel high

lip on front discs

oil leaks

Pass 26 Nov 2010 74,289 miles

hand brake travel hight. stone chip on window screen. damage to both front silles. corrosion to exhaust

Fail 25 Nov 2010 74,287 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

hand brake travel hight. stone chip on window screen. damage to both front silles. corrosion to exhaust

Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,368 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 62,400 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,633 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 PMU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PMU, 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 PMU registered?

BG05 PMU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 PMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 PMU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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