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BG55 REU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,032 mi
Last recorded105,032 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 105,032 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 105,032 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 98,568 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Reverse light inoperative

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 98,565 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Reverse light inoperative

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 97,913 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water contamination (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edges excessively

Offside Rear Loading area frame heavily corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 97,911 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water contamination (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edges excessively

Offside Rear Loading area frame heavily corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 96,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,501 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 96,492 miles

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,460 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 96,207 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 95,848 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 95,369 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 95,053 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 94,641 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 93,527 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 92,477 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 90,208 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 892,010 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 89,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 78,660 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 62,887 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2009 62,886 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,582 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside

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 REU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 REU, 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 REU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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