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BP05 FWG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,692 mi
Last recorded199,692 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 199,692 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 199,683 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019

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

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 183,763 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 183,719 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 178,167 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2016 168,566 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 159,148 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 158,557 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 147,666 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 147,666 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 135,390 miles

diff noisy

Fail 25 Sep 2013 135,390 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

diff noisy

Pass 16 Nov 2012 124,939 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 103,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 77,057 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,561 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 58,561 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,565 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 30,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 30,560 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,560 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FWG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FWG, 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 FWG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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