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BG55 ONV

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,320 mi
Last recorded124,320 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ONV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 124,320 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s inner sill slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 116,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s inner sill slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 97,582 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 97,582 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 83,934 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre on limit.

slight play in steering rack n/s, but serviceable.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,455 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

rear door by ladder mounting starting to split

Fail 23 Nov 2011 69,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

rear door by ladder mounting starting to split

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,937 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,232 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 46,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s door mirror slightly damaged, but serviceable.

n/s/f tyre needs swapping to o/s/f as sidewall starting to wear.

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inside edge.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,590 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 ONV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ONV, 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 ONV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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