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BG05 XXL

2005 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,634 mi
Last recorded134,634 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 134,634 miles

Chassis, sills, body and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 126,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

prop shaft centre mount badly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2016 114,175 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 114,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 97,103 miles

Propshaft centre bearing worn

Rear lights interacting slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2015 97,098 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 2 May 2013 74,765 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear diff bearings worn

Pass 27 Apr 2012 64,981 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,722 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 55,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,536 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,224 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 XXL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

BG05 XXL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is BG05 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 XXL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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