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BG05 PUY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

281,407 mi
Last recorded281,407 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 281,407 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH d rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 281,407 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temp cap fitted (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH d rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 117,265 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

hole in o/s rear lamp lens

n/s front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Feb 2015 117,265 miles

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

engine oil leak

hole in o/s rear lamp lens

n/s front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Feb 2014 105,410 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 89,295 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 89,288 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s reear tyre low on pressure

Pass 9 Feb 2012 78,027 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 63,971 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,971 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,811 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2010 51,810 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/ mirror acceptable

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 PUY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PUY, 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 PUY registered?

BG05 PUY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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