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BG55 NZA

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,628 mi
Last recorded135,628 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 135,628 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner sill repaired and sealed

Offside Front inner wheel arch repaired and sealed

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody repaired and sealed

Fail 8 Jul 2023 135,628 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner sill repaired and sealed

Offside Front inner wheel arch repaired and sealed

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 132,461 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both side front wings corroded

both side inner sills repaired

Fail 22 Jul 2022 132,461 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

both side front wings corroded

both side inner sills repaired

Pass 16 Jun 2021 124,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2020 116,508 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 109,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2019 109,545 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill by step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced out rigger by rear leaf spring hanger corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner flitch corroded by headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced out rigger to inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure and offside not working

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 109,449 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog light glass broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner flitch to chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch to floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner flitch to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 104,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear light slightly damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2017 104,481 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear light slightly damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,878 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 88,317 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 88,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,080 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 77,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,603 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 66,467 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,193 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,230 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,572 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,644 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,219 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 NZA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NZA, 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 NZA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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