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BP05 DWG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,072 mi
Last recorded183,072 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 DWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2018 183,072 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2017 170,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 167,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger miss aligned (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch corroded within 30cm of shocker mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f step excesively corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering o/s/r wheel arch corroded and holed within 30cm of shocker mount (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 162,213 miles

exhaust in poor condition

excessive endfloat on rear axle half shafts

rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed just out of a perscribed area"shocker mount"

rear tyres showing signs of wear

wipers smearing on windscreen

Fail 26 Jul 2016 161,918 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal pipes out of rack (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

excessive endfloat on rear axle half shafts

exhaust in poor condition

rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed just out of a perscribed area"shocker mount"

rear tyres showing signs of wear

wipers smearing on windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2015 154,162 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 154,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

OUTER SKIN PEELING ON SILENCER BOXES

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

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 140,571 miles

unable to check brake pipes due to coated in grease

Pass 31 Jan 2013 123,155 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 105,046 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 4 Feb 2011 85,162 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 83,074 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 62,502 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 46,132 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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BP05 DWG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BP05 DWG, 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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BP05 DWG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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