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BG05 PVA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,106 mi
Last recorded144,106 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 144,106 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 144,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 139,180 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 139,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 133,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 133,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 123,969 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 123,913 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

all underside of vehicle showing corrosion

exhaust centre deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2013 117,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 117,972 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 109,590 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2012 109,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 102,625 miles

o/s mirror damaged not affecting the rear view

Pass 3 Sep 2010 96,013 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 89,208 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise off side front door mirror cracked

advise slight play in near side front steering rack end

Pass 21 Aug 2009 89,208 miles

advise off side front door mirror cracked

advise slight play in near side front steering rack end

Fail 17 Jul 2008 81,751 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 81,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front 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 PVA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PVA, 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 PVA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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