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BG55 ORT

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,297 mi
Last recorded155,297 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ORT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 155,297 miles

Body slightly corroded

Brake pipes slightly corroded and greased preventing inspection

Chassis slightly corroded

Engine oil leak

Underbody slightly corroded

Underside suspension components slightly corroded

Vehicle Repairs covered in underseal preventing inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2024 155,297 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 155,287 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg - near brake hose (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wing and Lower step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis above subframe (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill and Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and Outer Step/Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing and inner wing chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg - near rear exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail - behind cab - outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg - above axle - outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg - near rear spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body slightly corroded

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

Chassis slightly corroded

Engine oil leak

Underbody slightly corroded

Underside suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 143,543 miles

All welded repairs heavily under sealed

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 134,675 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 152,419 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 142,641 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General Body Corrosion

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 140,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bot front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 137,129 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 137,129 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 131,662 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 124,590 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front wiper blade rubbers getting worn

Pass 16 Oct 2014 116,540 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 116,526 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2013 109,429 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 109,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 103,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,499 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 85,177 miles

wear in steering rack at nearside

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake rate of application ok but offside rear brake giving a lower effort , advise brakes adjusting

Fail 25 Mar 2011 85,170 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

wear in steering rack at nearside

Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,470 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,138 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 ORT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ORT, 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 ORT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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