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BG55 SWK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,153 mi
Last recorded105,153 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 105,153 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 105,153 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 104,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 104,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment and outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 103,401 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,925 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 166,089 miles

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing passenger door (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 100,920 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Emergency exit sign deteriorated but still legible door in&out (9.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 100,920 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Emergency exit sign deteriorated but still legible door in&out (9.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,041 miles

x6 child seats in rear

Fail 19 Jun 2017 99,041 miles

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

x6 child seats in rear

Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,553 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 157,521 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,493 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 82,441 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,849 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 63,627 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 63,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,834 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,200 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,943 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,602 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,031 miles

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 SWK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

BG55 SWK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is BG55 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 SWK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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