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BG55 SXO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,278 mi
Last recorded130,278 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 130,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all tipper body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step/ sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 130,055 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

noise round aux belt

play in both track rod end

Pass 29 Sep 2018 128,877 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2018 128,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 126,793 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint steering slight play

Offside Rear brake pipes across axle slight corrosion

o/s and n/s front inner wings slight corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2017 126,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam plus dip beam dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Front inner rack joint steering slight play

Offside Rear brake pipes across axle slight corrosion

o/s and n/s front inner wings slight corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2016 123,760 miles

n/s front anti roll bar link bent

o/s inner sill damaged

oil leak

slight corrosion f brake pipes

Pass 12 Sep 2015 120,493 miles

Both rear inner tyres scrubbing inner edges

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner step corroded and holed

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

Offside Rear Rear corner of main cab

Slight oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Sep 2015 120,474 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked Front spring eye (2.4.B.1a)

Both rear inner tyres scrubbing inner edges

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner step corroded and holed

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

Offside Rear Rear corner of main cab

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Sep 2014 117,293 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 117,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 109,519 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front registration plate poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2012 98,159 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,025 miles

front registration plate poor condition

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,403 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,039 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 65,039 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,959 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 42,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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 SXO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SXO, 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 SXO registered?

BG55 SXO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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