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BG55 OJB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,243 mi
Last recorded18,243 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 18,243 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019
Pass 12 Oct 2018 15,256 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side step corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 15,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side step corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 112,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 108,978 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 104,812 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 104,812 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 104,562 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner valance (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,720 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,947 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,524 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,779 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,669 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,711 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 OJB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OJB, 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 OJB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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