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BG55 RCY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,088 mi
Last recorded146,088 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 RCY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 146,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all over general corrosion

both sills corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 145,765 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at cooler (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 145,765 miles

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail 3 out of 4 bolts (6.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 143,654 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside sideboard corroded around rear hinge bracket

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 143,652 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Centre sideboard corroded around hinge bracket (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror housing cover missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside sideboard corroded around rear hinge bracket

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 137,437 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror damage

side doors middle hings corroided

Pass 24 Jul 2014 123,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 123,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,771 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 99,443 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 99,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear inner tyre flat.

No visible markings on nearside rear inner tyre.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 90,649 miles

both sides rear spring rear bushes worn

Fail 20 Jun 2012 90,646 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

both sides rear spring rear bushes worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,451 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,956 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,678 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,175 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 RCY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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