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BG55 OOA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,679 mi
Last recorded83,679 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 83,679 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 81,500 miles

Coil spring worn n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r floor to arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r near leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f o/s/f inner front chassis near drain holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f o/s/f inner and outer door steps (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance and inner rear inner arches (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 81,470 miles

Nearside Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed and corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f o/s/f inner wheel arches holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f o/s/f sills to arches holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r o/s/r inner arches holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r o/s/r leaf spring mounts holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear back panel to chassis riggers holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Coil spring corroded Near side front off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r floor panel to arches (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r upper leaf spring bump stop mountings (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 79,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 77,200 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch to floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded but not with 30cm of a component mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 77,200 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured Broken (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch to floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded but not with 30cm of a component mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 72,037 miles

Both nearside & offside outer sill becoming corroded in parts

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Drivers step corroded would advise repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 72,037 miles

Both nearside & offside outer sill becoming corroded in parts

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Drivers step corroded would advise repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,157 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger rear of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wing rear of wheel corroded and weak encroaching a prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner wings offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box outer skin peeling away

Fail 16 Jul 2018 67,157 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner panel front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger rear of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger rear of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wing rear of wheel corroded and weak encroaching a prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner wings offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box outer skin peeling away

Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,718 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2017 62,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner quarter panel x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2016 56,069 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s inner sill and rear x member

heavy corrosion and holes o/s front inner sill

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 19 Jul 2016 56,069 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to n/s inner sill and rear x member

heavy corrosion and holes o/s front inner sill

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 25 Jun 2015 49,613 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,831 miles

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

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

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Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,150 miles

corriosion to nearside rear outer sill.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,874 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,477 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 31,473 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 26,202 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 21,835 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,527 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 OOA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OOA, 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 OOA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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