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BG55 NXU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,695 mi
Last recorded141,695 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 NXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 141,695 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 141,695 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 134,601 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 124,402 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 110,530 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 92,744 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 81,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,075 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 76,629 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 73,222 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 67,820 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 67,819 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 NXU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG55 NXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG55 NXU registered?

BG55 NXU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is BG55 NXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 NXU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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