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BG05 YVY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,447 mi
Last recorded95,447 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 95,447 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front tyre slightly worn.

genral body corroded.

Fail 4 Aug 2021 95,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front tyre slightly worn.

genral body corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 91,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side under seal on. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 91,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side under seal on. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 88,189 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 85,581 miles

slight corrosion around sils

Pass 17 Apr 2017 83,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrsion under car

misting of oil under the car

Fail 10 Apr 2017 83,325 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrsion under car

misting of oil under the car

Pass 6 Jan 2016 79,140 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both side inner sill corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2015 79,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both side inner sill corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 74,005 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,005 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,397 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 69,148 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 69,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 65,888 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,888 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 60,562 miles

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

excess travel on hand brake

Pass 8 Jun 2009 57,088 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 YVY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YVY, 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 YVY registered?

BG05 YVY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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