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BK05 RGV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,137 mi
Last recorded155,137 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 RGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 155,137 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 153,908 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 153,908 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 152,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 152,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 151,116 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 151,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 147,651 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 147,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 145,014 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 145,014 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 136,600 miles

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

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

both mirror glasses cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2014 126,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 113,524 miles

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

offside front tyre misshaped

Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,624 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 84,547 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,612 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,380 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,211 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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BK05 RGV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK05 RGV, 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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BK05 RGV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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