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BG54 UFD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 UFD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017

brake pipes slight corrosion

oil leak

rear chassis weld repairs

Fail 7 Jun 2017 135,938 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front to rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 131,846 miles

center exhaust box rusty & poor

general underbody corrosion

long handbrake travel

Fail 15 Apr 2016 131,764 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

center exhaust box rusty & poor

general underbody corrosion

long handbrake travel

Fail 23 Apr 2015 127,647 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Handbrake travell

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under body corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2015 127,647 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Handbrake travell

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under body corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2014 123,745 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 123,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 118,082 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 113,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wing mirror lens cracked

brake discs worn and corroded

brake pads getting low

handbrake lever near travel limit

Fail 5 Apr 2012 113,827 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wing mirror lens cracked

brake discs worn and corroded

brake pads getting low

handbrake lever near travel limit

Pass 24 Feb 2011 107,486 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

front discs worn badly

front lower arm bushes splitting out

Fail 24 Feb 2011 107,486 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads 3/4 worn

front discs worn badly

front lower arm bushes splitting out

Pass 8 Feb 2010 98,856 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut to tread of n/s/r tyre

travel to handbrake

Pass 26 Feb 2009 80,974 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Feathering to O/S/R tyre

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

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

Front number plate is damaged BORDERLINE

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

Travel on handbrake

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 61,510 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 61,510 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BG54 UFD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BG54 UFD, 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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BG54 UFD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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