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BG05 YZL

2005 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,856 mi
Last recorded190,856 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 190,856 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 190,848 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front one rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 177,111 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 171,769 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 162,219 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 151,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 151,593 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 138,714 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 138,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 131,907 miles

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

prop bearing

Fail 4 Jul 2011 131,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

prop bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 122,827 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 101,835 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 94,527 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 94,527 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 YZL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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