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BG55 XNS

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,941 mi
Last recorded191,941 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XNS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 191,941 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 191,931 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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 5 Jul 2016 178,772 miles

back box outer skin deteriorated

both rear chasis legs heavily corroded by bump starts

Pass 24 Jun 2015 166,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre tread getting low

Small amount of play/end float in nearside rear & offside rear hubs

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2014 142,908 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 120,590 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 112,795 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 112,795 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,319 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 97,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,601 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,217 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,065 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 41,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 XNS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XNS, 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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What year was BG55 XNS registered?

BG55 XNS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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