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BG05 UHE

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

55,793 mi
Last recorded55,793 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UHE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 55,793 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 54,177 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 52,077 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 48,619 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 46,352 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 45,112 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 45,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 43,287 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 43,279 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 41,223 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 39,834 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,009 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 38,002 miles

Driving control(s) defective due to rubbish likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. (6.8.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release third row (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt second row [twisted] (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,494 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2014 34,438 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 32,033 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 29,161 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,401 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,991 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,027 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 12,274 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 8,624 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 4,619 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 UHE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 UHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 UHE registered?

BG05 UHE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BG05 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 UHE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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