MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chips in windscreen
n/s outer sill rusty / damaged
rear axle brake pipe surface rust
slight exhaust blow front pipe
slight wear in steering rack
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chips in windscreen
n/s outer sill rusty / damaged
rear axle brake pipe surface rust
slight exhaust blow front pipe
slight wear in steering rack
both front coil springs rusty
n/s centre outer sill damaged
os/f brake surfaces rust
rear suspension low near bump stops
slight crack front number plate
slight damage to n/s mirror
slight noise from both rear hubs/bearings
slight smoke from exhaust
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front coil springs rusty
n/s centre outer sill damaged
os/f brake surfaces rust
rear suspension low near bump stops
slight crack front number plate
slight damage to n/s mirror
slight noise from both rear hubs/bearings
slight smoke from exhaust
chip in o/s windscreen
front coil springs rusty
front discs and pads near the limit
rear suspension low and near bump stops
slight damage n/s outer sill
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG05 XZM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 XZM, 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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How do I check the history of BG05 XZM?
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What year was BG05 XZM registered?
BG05 XZM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 2005.
Is BG05 XZM safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG05 XZM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BG05 XZM have outstanding finance?
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