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BG05 YUX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,335 mi
Last recorded126,335 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 126,335 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 121,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 121,658 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 107,986 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 107,986 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 99,715 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

under vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 99,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

under vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 99,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR MOUNTING POINT OF REAR LEAF SPRING, SEVERAL ROTTEN HOLES (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR MOUNTING POINT OF REAR LEAF SPRING, SEVERAL ROTTEN HOLES (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of the sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TURRET (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 90,411 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Front of both off side and near side inner sills corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension Turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within 30cm of a leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension bump stops loose

Fail 4 Apr 2016 90,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Within 30cm of a leaf spring mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Engine oil leak

Front Front of both off side and near side inner sills corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension Turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within 30cm of a leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension bump stops loose

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,725 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,208 miles

nearside outer sill slight corrosion.

nsr tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,363 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 72,761 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 72,761 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 67,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 60,169 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 60,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 53,657 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 53,657 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2009 47,180 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,324 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 35,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YUX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YUX, 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 YUX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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