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BG05 UNU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,241 mi
Last recorded134,241 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 134,241 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 117,621 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 102,445 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 102,445 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 92,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 92,386 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,668 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,481 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 73,413 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 56,123 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,444 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 43,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 UNU 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 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

BG05 UNU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 UNU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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