MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
handbrake travel
headlamp lenses faded
previous repairs covered in underseal
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS sill's have welding repairs covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front sill repair covered in underseal.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
n/s and o/s sill's are corroded and have welding repairs
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has bad perishing and puts exposing cords on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
both side sills and floor rusty
exhaust corroded and leaking
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
suspect engine misfire on start-up
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
suspect engine misfire on start-up
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S/F INNER DOOR HANDLE LOOSE ON DOOR CARD O/S/F INNER DOOR HANDLE YOU PULL TO OPEN STICKING CLUTCH SLIPPING
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BG55 ORF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG55 ORF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BG55 ORF registered?
BG55 ORF is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 November 2005.
Is BG55 ORF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG55 ORF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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