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BV05 VGX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,822 mi
Last recorded100,822 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 100,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 100,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 100,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 96,822 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,818 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides under chassis (1.1.11 (c))

general condition of chassis corroded front - rear

Pass 6 Nov 2017 88,113 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 77,498 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places

Exhaust corroded in places

Front brake discs worn slightly

Slight play in prop shaft

Under side corrosion in places

Fail 8 Nov 2016 77,498 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places

Exhaust corroded in places

Front brake discs worn slightly

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

Slight play in prop shaft

Under side corrosion in places

Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,004 miles

Both front tyres cracked

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

Off side markers not working

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

Oil leak

Prop shaft rear bearing play

Stone chips windscreen

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 75,156 miles

Damp to n/s/r hub

Damp to n/s/r shocker

O/S side markers inop

Play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 May 2012 72,897 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 72,897 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,777 miles

gearbox mount split

rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 1 Jun 2010 51,777 miles

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

gearbox mount split

rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 8 May 2009 48,975 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,965 miles

2 nails in o/s/r inner tyre.

Nearside rear outer tyre wall perished.

Offside front tyre wall perished.

Spare wheel missing.

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 VGX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 VGX registered?

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

Is BV05 VGX safe to buy?

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