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BG55 OLT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,966 mi
Last recorded107,966 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 107,966 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 99,646 miles

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2016 99,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,176 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Jan 2014 88,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 3 Jan 2014 88,190 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 Jan 2013 82,482 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 82,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,800 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 64,118 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,596 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 52,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,928 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 OLT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OLT, 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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What year was BG55 OLT registered?

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

Is BG55 OLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 OLT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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