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BG05 TTU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,159 mi
Last recorded145,159 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 145,159 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s handbrake only just meets minimum mot requirements

number plate lights dim

o/s & n/s front wishbones ( rear bushes ) starting to split and perish

o/s cab sill corroded but not considered structual

Pass 29 Jul 2014 139,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer sills corroded but not holed

center to rear exhaust corroded

indicator stalk replaced with long screw still works ok

o/s/f door mirror taped on

Fail 7 Jul 2014 138,737 miles

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

n/s/f steering rack end has slight play

Fail 2 Jul 2014 138,718 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f steering rack end has slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2013 132,043 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 18 Jun 2013 132,043 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 4 Jul 2012 120,753 miles

both under sills corroded

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/f steering rack end slight play

n/s/r wheel arch damaged and corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2012 120,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both under sills corroded

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/f steering rack end slight play

n/s/r wheel arch damaged and corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 110,540 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 97,515 miles

front pads close to limit

Pass 20 Jun 2009 83,318 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 74,585 miles

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 TTU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TTU, 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 TTU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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