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LG05 VBB

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,228 mi
Last recorded148,228 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 VBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 148,228 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)

various parts of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 148,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

various parts of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 133,982 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 133,971 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills front and rear at leaf spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside leaf spring rear mounting gusset (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill at leaf spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 125,869 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills outwith prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 9 May 2016 125,864 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner/outer sills at leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills outwith prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 11 May 2015 116,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 106,077 miles

n/s/f inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 9 May 2014 106,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 11 May 2013
Fail 11 May 2013

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 89,244 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 80,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,033 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 67,029 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 53,988 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,069 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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LG05 VBB is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LG05 VBB, 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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LG05 VBB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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