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BF55 BGV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,179 mi
Last recorded97,179 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 BGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 97,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,517 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 96,508 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Rear anti roll bar D bushes have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,960 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 90,184 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 90,020 miles

Fuel gauge not working

Pass 9 Nov 2017 86,901 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 86,894 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated O/S/F Wheel bearing grumbling when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,541 miles

Offside Front Inner slight play in inner steering rack

Fail 2 Nov 2016 83,536 miles

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

Offside Front Inner slight play in inner steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2015 81,251 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 81,247 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,494 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,735 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,202 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 55,837 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,541 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,409 miles

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

slight damage to n/side outer trye wall

trim under bumper inscure

Fail 3 Nov 2008 37,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,338 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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BF55 BGV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BF55 BGV, 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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BF55 BGV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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