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BG55 SWY

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,734 mi
Last recorded148,734 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 SWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 148,734 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 148,734 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 134,249 miles

brake discs slightly worn and corroding

brake pipes corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2019 134,249 miles

brake discs slightly worn and corroding

brake pipes corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 127,986 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 5 Jul 2016 127,574 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 127,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 125,614 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 125,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 116,233 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 106,544 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 97,145 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 97,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 85,673 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,073 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 73,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,785 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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BG55 SWY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 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 Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG55 SWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG55 SWY registered?

BG55 SWY is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is BG55 SWY safe to buy?

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