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BG55 SSU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,739 mi
Last recorded136,739 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 136,739 miles

propshaft centre mounting deterioated

serious corrosion to nemourous non prescribed areas

tipper body and frame corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 136,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour hole in lens shows white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No rear seats fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Propshaft centre mounting badly deteriorated

Serious corrosion to numerous non prescribed areas

Tow hitch jaw pin missing

Windscreen cracked & scuffed

offside wiper blade deteriorated

TIPPER BODY FRAME VERY BADLY CORODED & MAY FAIL WHEN TIPPING A LOAD

Pass 27 Sep 2014 127,241 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 127,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 113,998 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 101,187 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 92,281 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 92,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

OS Door mirror glass cracked but no obscuring of view.

Rear flatback body has uprights but no sidepanels.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 71,268 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 71,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 54,114 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,855 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 22,851 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 SSU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SSU, 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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What year was BG55 SSU registered?

BG55 SSU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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