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BN05 UGV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,759 mi
Last recorded105,759 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 UGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 105,759 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 101,088 miles

inner and outer sills heavy corrosion and holed

offside door step heavily corroded and holed

offside front tyre on limit

oil leak

play offside front steering rack knuckle

rear inner wheel arches repaired and covered over

Fail 4 May 2016 101,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner and outer sills heavy corrosion and holed

offside door step heavily corroded and holed

offside front tyre on limit

oil leak

play offside front steering rack knuckle

rear inner wheel arches repaired and covered over

Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,748 miles

Centre box exhaust corroded

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 27 May 2015 97,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre box exhaust corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,981 miles

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

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

underside has advanced corrosion

Pass 1 May 2013 92,057 miles

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

underside of vehicle has advanced corrosion

Fail 1 May 2013 92,057 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

underside of vehicle has advanced corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,459 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 88,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,952 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,890 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 73,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,930 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 63,930 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,837 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 53,837 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door mirror cracked

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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BN05 UGV 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 BN05 UGV, 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 BN05 UGV registered?

BN05 UGV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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