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BG05 TRZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,260 mi
Last recorded140,260 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 140,260 miles

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

Nearside inner side panels corroded holed and patch repaired

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

Offside inner side panels corroded holed and patch repaired

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IN POOR CONDITION

offside front wing corroded sharp edges taped over

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 140,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward spring hanger mounting corrode d both sides (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside inner side panels corroded holed and patch repaired

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

Offside inner side panels corroded holed and patch repaired

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IN POOR CONDITION

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 126,626 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 126,626 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 111,347 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 111,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,279 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust silencer damaged

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,176 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 77,175 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 76,556 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 75,900 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 72,615 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,078 miles

Nearside 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 TRZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TRZ, 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 TRZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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