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BV05 VGM

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,860 mi
Last recorded162,860 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VGM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 162,860 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 152,633 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 143,497 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg not within 30cm of any mountings (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mounting (2.4.A.3)

several weld repair patches to vehicle

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2016 143,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg not within 30cm of any mountings (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mounting (2.4.A.3)

several weld repair patches to vehicle

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2015 132,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general underside corrosion

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2015 132,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general underside corrosion

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 122,803 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play osf track rod inner ball joint

uderside body and chassis slight corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2014 122,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play osf track rod inner ball joint

uderside body and chassis slight corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2013 112,531 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 112,531 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 102,012 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Mar 2012 102,012 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Mar 2011 95,117 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 16 Mar 2011 95,117 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2010 86,434 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2010 86,167 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2009 80,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 63,066 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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BV05 VGM is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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