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BG55 OMK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,518 mi
Last recorded173,518 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 173,518 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 149,524 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 149,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70x15 C (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nr rear spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 147,745 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 139,989 miles

Clutch + brake peddal rubber worn.

Drivers seat cusion damaged.

Off side of rear bumper slightly damaged.

Under side of vehicle corroded.

Weld repairs to under side of vehicles.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 121,467 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 102,440 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 81,739 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,556 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 65,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,556 miles

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

slight knock from steering ok at time of test

washer switch slightly worn ok at time of test

Fail 3 Nov 2009 49,556 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight knock from steering ok at time of test

washer switch slightly worn ok at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,294 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 OMK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OMK, 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 OMK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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