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BG55 FHT

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,529 mi
Last recorded186,529 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FHT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 186,529 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 186,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S,N/S VALANCE HOLED & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S,N/S CHASSIS HOLED & CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 172,001 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 172,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 158,596 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 158,596 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced CHASSIS CRACKED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED & CORRODED INNER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CENTRE SILL HOLED & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced O/S,N/S CHASSIS HOLED & CORRODED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 145,764 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s,n/s sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 145,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s,n/s sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 135,172 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 135,172 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S,N/S CHASSIS HOLED & CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S,N/S VALANCE HOLED & CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 125,979 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 125,979 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill-jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill-jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 118,960 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door pillar and inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door pillar and inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber split on edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge action required soon

Fail 5 Oct 2015 118,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting windscreen (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber split on edge

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door pillar and inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door pillar and inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge action required soon

Pass 5 Sep 2014 110,242 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 100,531 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,296 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,920 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 71,480 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 71,480 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,958 miles

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,782 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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BG55 FHT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG55 FHT, 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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BG55 FHT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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