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BG05 XXC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,096 mi
Last recorded84,096 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 84,096 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 84,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

gearbox mounting nut missing

Pass 8 Apr 2021 79,401 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 75,849 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 75,849 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 71,831 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 71,827 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 3rd row (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

all rear buckles hanging/potential trip hazard

most belts slow to retract

Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,472 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,419 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5 mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 63,418 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5 mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,713 miles

Nearside Front slight scratches on windscreen

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

all centre seat belt buckles floating about! POSSIBLE TRIP HAZARD.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,500 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 54,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,398 miles

Nearside rear door lower locking mechanism loose

Fail 17 Apr 2014 52,398 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear door lower locking mechanism loose

Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,103 miles

washer bottel leaking

Fail 26 Apr 2013 46,103 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

washer bottel leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,505 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 26,529 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,961 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2010 23,961 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,523 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 15,428 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 8,665 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 3,352 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 XXC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XXC, 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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What year was BG05 XXC registered?

BG05 XXC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is BG05 XXC safe to buy?

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