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BG05 YSW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,780 mi
Last recorded131,780 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 131,780 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Note: Exhaust mid section deteriorated.

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,799 miles

Nearside Front mirror back missing

Nearside inner step corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Nearside wing and inner wing corroded

corrosion underbody

Fail 9 Mar 2017 129,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror back missing

Nearside inner step corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Nearside wing and inner wing corroded

corrosion underbody

Pass 3 Dec 2015 113,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both steering rack inner joints slight play

corrosion under body

nearside sill corroded

nearside wing corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2015 113,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both steering rack inner joints slight play

corrosion under body

nearside sill corroded

nearside wing corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 97,017 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,868 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 79,866 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,706 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,706 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 62,133 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside mirror skightly damaged view not impaired

Fail 1 Jul 2010 62,124 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside mirror skightly damaged view not impaired

Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,038 miles

crack in nsf mirror

Pass 15 May 2008 41,814 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 41,814 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 YSW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YSW, 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 YSW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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