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BK55 CFG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

173,574 mi
Last recorded173,574 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 CFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 173,574 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

offside windscreen slightly damaged

rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

Fail 8 Jul 2026 173,574 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

offside windscreen slightly damaged

rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2025 109,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside lower windscreen damaged

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Nov 2024 155,676 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 155,458 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 153,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Half shaft oil seal leaking

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2021 149,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Half shaft oil seal leaking

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 141,297 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2020 141,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2019 133,933 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 131,487 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 124,131 miles

parking brake cables damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2017 124,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle parking brake cable (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working centre side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

near side rear hub seal leaking

parking brake cables damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2016 115,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 107,393 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 107,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling on shock absorber (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,938 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 98,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,708 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,317 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Slight smear from both front wiper blades

Fail 21 Sep 2012 83,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Slight smear from both front wiper blades

Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,385 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,218 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,879 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,757 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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BK55 CFG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BK55 CFG, 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 BK55 CFG registered?

BK55 CFG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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