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BG55 XGP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

229,094 mi
Last recorded229,094 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XGP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 229,094 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2018 210,432 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 171,977 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 152,271 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 123,207 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 113,429 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 101,188 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 90,413 miles

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

n/s inner cv joint worn and gaitor split

Fail 5 Dec 2011 90,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

n/s inner cv joint worn and gaitor split

o/s and n/s front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2010
Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,407 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 47,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,340 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 XGP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGP, 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 XGP registered?

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

Is BG55 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 XGP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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