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BG55 SWX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,797 mi
Last recorded173,797 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 173,797 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 162,863 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 158,560 miles

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

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

Offside sills heavily corroded but not gone through yet

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 135,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 110,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 99,148 miles

both rear top corner sections of tipper bed corroded

o/s/ cab sill corroded + n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge+ o/s/r inner tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Nov 2011 77,910 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 73,241 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 23,242 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 73,241 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,335 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake pads worn low

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn low and devoid of tread outside edge

play in rear anti rollbar bushes

Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,730 miles

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in offside and nearside rear anti roll bar link bars

Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,396 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 SWX 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 84.6%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

BG55 SWX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is BG55 SWX safe to buy?

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