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BG05 UMA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 May 2024

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch and turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023

Entire underside corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Poor weld repairs through out

Pass 13 Apr 2022

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

General underbody corrosion including outer sills

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both side wheel arches welded from the inside

Rear Both sides chassis corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2022

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion including outer sills

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both sides chassis corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2021 123,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 123,510 miles

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

rear cross member slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2019

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

rear cross member slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2018 122,368 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has had extensive welding all over underside & has been covered in underseal making it difficult to see but does appear ok

Fail 19 Jun 2018 122,362 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion around step within Seat mounts area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing all around top suspension mouting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Around step within seat mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All around front top suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected All around front & rear spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Corrosion all around both spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Extensive corrosion all around door steps both sides

Extensive corrosion everywhere under vehicle, arches, sills, floor, chassis

Nearside Extensive Corrosion all along both outer sills & floor to sill both sides

Pass 22 Jun 2017 120,702 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill from front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring bracket (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Will from front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside of vehicle in generally corroded condition.

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)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 120,702 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill from front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring bracket (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Will from front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Underside of vehicle in generally corroded condition.

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)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 116,776 miles

Corrosion all along under & outer sills but outside any structural areas

Pass 23 Jun 2015 115,353 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles sills are in general rusty condition but not affecting strength

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 115,353 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicles sills are in general rusty condition but not affecting strength

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 108,366 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 102,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

outer door sill corroded near side

Fail 12 Jun 2013 102,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

outer door sill corroded near side

Pass 21 Jun 2012 94,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,899 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 62,657 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 62,657 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,178 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 42,933 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 42,933 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 UMA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UMA, 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 UMA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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