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BG55 OBE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,703 mi
Last recorded183,703 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 183,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 183,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 176,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing smooth on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre has cracks on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear rear diff has slight oil leak.

clutch peddle rubber wearing smooth.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 171,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear side marker not working

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

rear prop support bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2018 171,604 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear side marker not working

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

rear prop support bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2015 167,397 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 164,578 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 164,588 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 162,950 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 153,299 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 105,223 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 92,633 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,671 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 OBE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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