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BG05 YTV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,832 mi
Last recorded168,832 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 168,832 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 168,533 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 167,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear various points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 166,380 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 166,374 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 165,325 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 165,244 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 165,250 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 161,800 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 154,170 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 140,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2013 140,970 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2012 127,331 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

offside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Fail 12 May 2012 127,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs wearing thin

offside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Pass 12 May 2011 109,343 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 89,948 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 89,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2009 72,328 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre perished

spare wheel not in carrier

Fail 9 May 2008 53,318 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2008 53,318 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 YTV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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