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BG05 YST

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,830 mi
Last recorded102,830 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YST
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,830 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,155 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Nov 2015

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure both inner (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 84,835 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak also smell of fuel but no leaks found.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 84,835 miles

oil leak also smell of fuel but no leaks found.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,776 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 79,308 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 79,308 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 73,317 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,082 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 76,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2010 58,415 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 50,046 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 48,338 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 YST is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YST, 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 YST registered?

BG05 YST is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is BG05 YST safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 YST shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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