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BG55 XGD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,017 mi
Last recorded97,017 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2016 97,017 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

nsf brake pipe corroded

suspention arm bushs deteriated both sides

Pass 19 Sep 2015 91,560 miles

Offside Front rack end slight play

Front movement in drivers seat no visible fractures

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded by front flexy pipe

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe by wheel cylinder corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear doors have no writing to explain they are a emergency exit

Rear rear doors opended by cable tie

hammer for breaking glass needs to have sharp point on the end

Pass 13 Nov 2014 140,301 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 127,555 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 127,555 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit door damaged and function impaired (6.2.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 106,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 106,743 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,276 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

slight crack in off side wing mirror

Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,549 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,210 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 15,889 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 11,230 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 11,227 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 5,378 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 5,375 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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 XGD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XGD, 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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BG55 XGD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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