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BG05 YSY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,852 mi
Last recorded132,852 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 132,852 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has corrosion in various areas

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills,cab & inner arches have general corrosion in various areas

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bed chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 119,511 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

o/s screen damaged

o/s/f door handle broken

Fail 8 Feb 2017 119,509 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer step (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

o/s screen damaged

o/s/f door handle broken

Pass 28 Jan 2016 134,315 miles

both rear outer tyres worn

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 28 Jan 2016 134,315 miles

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

both rear outer tyres worn

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 30 Dec 2014 124,841 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 112,636 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 112,636 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 107,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 94,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,166 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s mirror damaged not affectin rear veiw

Fail 30 Mar 2011 68,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s mirror damaged not affectin rear veiw

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,478 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,072 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 40,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,185 miles

front wipers dont clear screen well

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 YSY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YSY, 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 YSY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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