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BG05 PWZ

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,691 mi
Last recorded122,691 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 PWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 122,691 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 108,522 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 95,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,608 miles

CORROSION ON BOTH REAR INNER CORNERS

FRONT INNER WINGS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND TREATED

INNER SILLS SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 15 May 2018 83,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 82,316 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 78,905 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 76,233 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 73,420 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 70,390 miles

Brake pipes greased.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside inner and outer sills rusty.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner and outer sill rusty.

Under side of vehicle rusty.

Fail 20 May 2013 70,390 miles

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

Brake pipes greased.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside inner and outer sills rusty.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner and outer sill rusty.

Under side of vehicle rusty.

Pass 17 May 2012 67,939 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 67,939 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 64,696 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,879 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 132,630 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 103,869 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 103,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PWZ, 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 PWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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