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BG55 XKU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,317 mi
Last recorded40,317 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 40,317 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 39,787 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 39,400 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 39,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2023 38,862 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2022 38,193 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 37,981 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,709 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,158 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,672 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,904 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,938 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 34,938 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,017 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,193 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,756 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 28,300 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,391 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 17,553 miles

Offside seatbelt in rear missing. (cut off)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 12,513 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 5,712 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 XKU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG55 XKU registered?

BG55 XKU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is BG55 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 XKU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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