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BG55 SFJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,576 mi
Last recorded151,576 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 151,576 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 151,576 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 144,516 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 136,285 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 136,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 126,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 126,581 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 114,860 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 99,581 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,431 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,076 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,496 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,003 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 47,348 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside cab marker light not working

suspect fuel leaking from tank area

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,348 miles

offside cab marker light not working

suspect fuel leaking from tank area

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 SFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SFJ, 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 SFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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