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BG05 YVV

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,825 mi
Last recorded173,825 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 173,825 miles

front brake pipes surface corroded

front coil springs surface corroded

rear brake pipes surface corroded

rear crossmember surface corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 173,823 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake pipes surface corroded

front coil springs surface corroded

rear brake pipes surface corroded

rear crossmember surface corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 141,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 240,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 213,495 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 182,899 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 151,693 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 112,300 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,037 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 YVV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

BG05 YVV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 YVV safe to buy?

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