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BG55 OLN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,310 mi
Last recorded155,310 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 155,310 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, by leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2018 145,990 miles

Nearside Front outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slight corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slight corrosion

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

Fail 24 May 2018 145,961 miles

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch chalked up (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slight corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slight corrosion

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

Pass 15 May 2017 135,205 miles

general under body corrosion

Oil leak ()

both sills corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 127,228 miles

front wiper slightly smeary

slight corrosion to nearside outer lower sill

slight corrosion to offside outer lower sill

slight play in nearside steering arm inner joint

Fail 16 Feb 2016 127,228 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wiper slightly smeary

slight corrosion to nearside outer lower sill

slight corrosion to offside outer lower sill

slight play in nearside steering arm inner joint

Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,238 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 5 Feb 2015 120,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 29 Jan 2014 113,748 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to offside front sill, offside rear sill and nearside rear sill not in a prescribed area

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear number plate light dim

Fail 5 Feb 2013 105,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in nearside outer bodysill

corrosion in offside front outer bodysill

Pass 5 Feb 2013 105,775 miles

corrosion in nearside outer bodysill

corrosion in offside front outer bodysill

Fail 13 Feb 2012 98,472 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in both outer bodysills

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2012 98,472 miles

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

corrosion in both outer bodysills

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2010 88,887 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 88,885 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,935 miles

n/side front tyre worn slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2009 76,935 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/side front tyre worn slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,700 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 OLN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OLN, 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 OLN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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