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BX05 GCO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

206,948 mi
Last recorded206,948 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 GCO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 206,948 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 315,424 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

obligatory mirror damaged

underside/components corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 315,417 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

obligatory mirror damaged

underside/components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 307,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2017 307,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 295,409 miles

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

Offside play in rack end

Pass 3 Mar 2015 277,450 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 264,291 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 264,284 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 264,284 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear tyre flat

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 248,658 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 219,581 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 190,956 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 170,920 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,056 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2008 121,755 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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BX05 GCO 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 81.3%.

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 BX05 GCO, 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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BX05 GCO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 2005.

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