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BG05 TNK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,559 mi
Last recorded176,559 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 176,559 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (5.2.6)

both inner sils have moderate corrsion

Fail 20 Jun 2017 176,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both inner sils have moderate corrsion

Pass 21 Jun 2016 161,293 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

moderate underside surface corrosion in prescribed areas

Fail 14 Jun 2016 161,293 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

moderate underside surface corrosion in prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jun 2015 123,926 miles

o/s front track rod has slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2015 123,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

o/s front track rod has slight play

Pass 8 May 2014 94,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 87,078 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 78,775 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 71,841 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,074 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,120 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 50,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,793 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

spare tyre worn smooth on edge

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 TNK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TNK, 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 TNK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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