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BV05 VGK

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,515 mi
Last recorded138,515 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VGK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 138,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to o/f flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

slight play in both front steering arms

vehicle underneath has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to Offside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Near side rear wheel arch corroded but has no sharp or jagged edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside outer panel corroded but has no sharp or jagged edges

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in both front inner steering arms

Vehicle underbody has been heavily under sealed

Fail 9 Mar 2016 114,779 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill behind door (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to Offside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Near side rear wheel arch corroded but has no sharp or jagged edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside outer panel corroded but has no sharp or jagged edges

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in both front inner steering arms

Vehicle underbody has been heavily under sealed

Pass 28 Feb 2015 107,023 miles

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

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

both outer sills heavily corroded and fragile

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 97,947 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

front registration plate marked

marks in windscreen

nearside rear door and quarter panel damaged

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre outer wall has minor damage

Pass 23 Feb 2013 87,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded and fragile

Pass 25 Feb 2012 77,686 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres showing slight wear

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2011 70,022 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 66,884 miles

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

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

nearside side loading door damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,357 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,135 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 35,135 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BV05 VGK is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BV05 VGK, 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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BV05 VGK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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