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BG55 XGY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 84,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 84,995 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,380 miles

Nearside step and wheel arch corroded no holes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 77,300 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside step and wheel arch corroded no holes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 69,976 miles

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

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

Rear Upper of cab has an area corroded

windscreen has slight damage / small crack

Pass 24 Jun 2020 68,929 miles

Nearside Wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,971 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge

n/s wing mirror has light cracks

Fail 26 Jun 2019 66,968 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury upper + lower - both o/s + n/s excessively corroded (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury upper + lower (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge

n/s wing mirror has light cracks

Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,838 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 64,832 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,452 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside rear D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 62,452 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside rear D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,944 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 59,944 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,639 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,733 miles

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

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

damage to off side rear inner tyre not exposing ply or cords at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,371 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,253 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 46,253 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,118 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 42,113 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,246 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,868 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 33,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,556 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 XGY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XGY, 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 XGY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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