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BG55 XMW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2018

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner step and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect vacuum pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,845 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

clutch noisey

engine noisey

Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,336 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,493 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,385 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 40,381 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

adv bolt on prop loose

Pass 25 Jun 2013
Pass 16 Dec 2011 28,841 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 28,841 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,099 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,203 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 18,203 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 11,525 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 7,309 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 3,424 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 XMW 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 XMW, 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 XMW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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