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HN05 BGU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

199,321 mi
Last recorded199,321 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 199,321 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 199,305 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 194,386 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross members and surrounding areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 194,386 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross members and surrounding areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 187,830 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 181,033 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills/undersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 181,033 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills/undersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 166,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 166,543 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 140,439 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 138,150 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside WIPER BLADE IS POOR

Pass 15 Mar 2019 135,896 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 133,659 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

aux drive belt cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2017 131,490 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 131,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively THE BLADE WAS SPLIT (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 129,064 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 126,656 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 123,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 121,344 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 118,493 miles

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

windscreen wiper blades are poor

Pass 23 Mar 2011 114,198 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 109,955 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 106,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 106,525 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 99,112 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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HN05 BGU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HN05 BGU, 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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HN05 BGU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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