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BG05 UNB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,225 mi
Last recorded88,225 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 88,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread to inner or outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all over tyre, outer sidewall also damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,263 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Feb 2021 87,259 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 80,727 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not apart of the structural rigidity

Offside Front corrosion hole in arch but not apart of the structural rigidity

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear floor corroded but not apart of the structural rigidity

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 80,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting just in front of rear wheel but under vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting just in front of rear wheel but under vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not apart of the structural rigidity

Offside Front corrosion hole in arch but not apart of the structural rigidity

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear floor corroded but not apart of the structural rigidity

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,651 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,129 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 71,089 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 71,080 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 66,825 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,654 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,939 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,257 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,041 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,011 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,385 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 UNB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 UNB safe to buy?

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