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BG55 XNN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

183,252 mi
Last recorded183,252 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 183,252 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel hose deteriorated breather hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 183,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Nearside and Offside, wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Fuel hose deteriorated breather hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 174,094 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion to side step

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

Offside Front corrosion to inner sill

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 21 Jun 2022 171,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 171,454 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 69,034 miles

Nearside Front door step corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

light corrosion to chassis

Fail 27 May 2021 69,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition Corrosion (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 67,648 miles

Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2020 67,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 64,676 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 64,676 miles

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Emergency exit sign illegible (9.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 160,726 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

reverse lamps not working

Pass 17 May 2017 55,099 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 53,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 51,767 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 45,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 39,356 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,743 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 32,858 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 32,851 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Speed limiter not fitted (6.5.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,481 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 29,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING THIN

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,013 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,839 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 9,497 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 9,496 miles

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

handbrake tell tale light inop

spare wheel slightly insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2006 4,785 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 XNN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 XNN, 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 XNN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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