MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,477 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and corner off cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and rear corner off cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lower structure and bed supports holed corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside steering gaiter twisted
Oil leak, but not excessive small exhaust leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body subchassis corroded
corrosion on cab and both inner front wings
drivers seat cussion damaged
extensive welding repairs carried out
minor windscreen damage
no reverse light
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front body corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
cab has signs of corrosion
drivers seat cushion in poor condition
vehicle chassis and structure has been repaired (welded) extensively
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front body corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
cab has signs of corrosion
drivers seat cushion in poor condition
vehicle chassis and structure has been repaired (welded) extensively
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake excessively fluctuating front x2 (1.2.1 (e))
Central Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering crossmember above front propshaft bearing corroded and incorrectly repaired (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front body corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
cab has signs of corrosion
drivers seat cushion in poor condition
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
bumper insecure
rear body corroded/holed and in poor condition
various areas of front cab and floor corroded but not excessive
Bumper insecure ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)
rear body corroded/holed and in poor condition
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step/floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)
rear body corroded/holed and in poor condition but still secure
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing panel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing panel (6.1.B.2)
exhaust system showing corrosion
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
exhaust system showing corrosion
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
nearside front drop link slight damage
Brake pedal rubber worn
Oil leak from engine
Slight dampness around steering rack at Offside
Slight judder from rear brakes
Slight wear in lower steering column coupling
Small crack in Offside swept area of screen
Tipper floor corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear inner tyre worn on inner edge
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
battery light on
nearside rear inner tyre worn on inner edge
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
185/75 R16C 104/102R - Nearside rear inner tyre splitting
Slight judder from Offside front brake
Small chip in Offside swept area of windscreen
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BG55 SPU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 SPU, 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 SPU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 October 2005.
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