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BG55 OAE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,544 mi
Last recorded167,544 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 167,544 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 167,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 166,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body and box sections multiple areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body and box sections multiple areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion to OS cab step

corrosion to OS lower seat belt mounting just outside prescribed area

excessive play in OS steering rack joint

Pass 15 Oct 2014 148,505 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 129,991 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2013 119,301 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 117,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sills at rear corroded & offside damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2011 105,636 miles

brakle pedal rubber worn

nearside driveshaft inner c.v boot leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,519 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,799 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,466 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 OAE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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