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BG55 XNB

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XNB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside sill top corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 3 Oct 2019

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside sill top corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 4 Sep 2019 203,739 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake pedal operates position lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear of fuel tank , marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor / wheel arch , marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Drivers step / inner sill ,marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe mounting , 2 location , marked . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor / wheelarch , marked' (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn 2nd support bearing , marked (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective Does not unlock with key operation , may engage when being driven (2.1.3 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fuel tank to rear flexi x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of passenger step / inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2018 240,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leaks

Fail 9 Sep 2018 240,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leaks

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 234,112 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 221,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 221,399 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded in three places as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out rigger corroded as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 210,539 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 210,539 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 188,653 miles

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

anti slip brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 17 Aug 2013 165,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

anti slip brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 18 Aug 2012 139,858 miles

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

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 112,770 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 112,486 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 86,908 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 60,123 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,488 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 XNB is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNB, 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 XNB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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