MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,447 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Lower sills have corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play
Offside Front Lower step area corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake pipes have corrosion
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.95 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Lower sills have corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play
Offside Front Lower step area corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake pipes have corrosion
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Seat belt flexible stalk damaged all rear buckles hanging loose/possible trip hazard, (7.1.2 (b) (i))
rear belts slow to recoil and slightly twisted
Offside Front Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers belt twisted and not recoiling correctly (7.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Driving control not working or functioning such that safe operation of the vehicle is affected clutch pedal pad incomplete (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Upper Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision 2nd row centre top bolt not fully located. (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Upper Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision 3rd row outer top bolt not fully located (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Seat belt flexible stalk damaged all rear buckles hanging loose/possible trip hazard, (7.1.2 (b) (i))
rear belts slow to recoil and slightly twisted
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all shackle bushes slightly worn (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load last row (5.2.4a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective third row (5.2.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Central exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load last row (5.2.4a)
coolant leak
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
coolant leak
All seat belts are slightly slow to retract.
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
All seat belts are slightly slow to retract.
Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.D.1d)
fuel cap top broken
o/s 2nd row belt stiff to retract
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BG05 XWS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 XWS, 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 XWS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2005.
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