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BG55 OLA

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,696 mi
Last recorded85,696 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OLA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 85,696 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 85,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,142 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 63,142 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,123 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,250 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 42,250 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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BG55 OLA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 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 Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG55 OLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG55 OLA registered?

BG55 OLA is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is BG55 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 OLA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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