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BG55 RLU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,684 mi
Last recorded93,684 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 93,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 93,656 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 89,244 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill holed (not by prescribed areas)

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,231 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Both rear back plates damp

N/S outer sill holed not in prescribed area

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 80,231 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Age related under body corrosion

Both rear back plates damp

N/S outer sill holed not in prescribed area

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 9,829 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion n/s outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall age cracked and perished

slight roughness o/s/f wheel

Pass 15 Jan 2016 4,617 miles

O/S/R REFLECTOR BROKEN

Fail 11 Jan 2016 4,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,395 miles

front discs worn

fuel line ajcent to filler neck in poor condition

noise from n/s front wheelbearing

o/s front brake pipe in poor condition

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2013 48,203 miles

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

cuts in tread of n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre near wear limit

Pass 22 Jan 2013 48,203 miles

cuts in tread of n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre near wear limit

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,000 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 35,774 miles

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

n/s passengerseat belt webbing damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,774 miles

n/s passengerseat belt webbing damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2010 29,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 29,247 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,062 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 RLU 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 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RLU, 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 RLU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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