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BG05 XWL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,357 mi
Last recorded95,357 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2012 95,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 95,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,357 miles

1 clip missing on offside drop side

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs getting low

nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged

no rear seats fitted

no tow ball fitted

offside front roof light not working

offside rear light lens and reflector slightly damaged

outer casing on nearside parking brake cable slightly damaged

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 24 Nov 2011 85,357 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

1 clip missing on offside drop side

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs getting low

nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged

no rear seats fitted

no tow ball fitted

offside front roof light not working

offside rear light lens and reflector slightly damaged

outer casing on nearside parking brake cable slightly damaged

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 20 Jul 2010 72,388 miles

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

offside front tyre tread low inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2010 72,385 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside front tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,169 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,716 miles

both handbrake cable casings damaged

drivers seat belt fraying slightly

front numberplate damaged

n/s centre marker light bulb not working

n/s/f wing mirror glass slightly damaged

slight dampness around rear brake hubs

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar bushes and link arms

slight movement in rear wheels

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 XWL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XWL, 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 XWL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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