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BG05 YXV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,918 mi
Last recorded153,918 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 153,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ALL CORRODED AREAS MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 136,146 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 136,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/step (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 127,917 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 127,893 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings doorstep (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings doorstep (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

unable to open bonnet

Pass 5 Feb 2016 120,760 miles

Offside Front chassis has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2016 120,761 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer and inner sill sections (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill section at rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front chassis has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2015 114,369 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 114,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

wiper blade falling apart

Pass 3 Feb 2014 106,221 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 98,463 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 86,645 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 73,568 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 63,125 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,917 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 50,917 miles

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

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 YXV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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