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HX55 BGY

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,884 mi
Last recorded144,884 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 BGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 144,884 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 141,112 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 141,112 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR OF CAB (5.2.6)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 123,928 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

offside front tyre has nail in tread

power steering fluid over filled

Fail 22 Dec 2014 123,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs wearing thin

offside front tyre has nail in tread

power steering fluid over filled

Pass 3 Jan 2014 109,541 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 950,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side wishbone bush starting to deteriorate investigation recommended

Fail 10 Jan 2013 95,199 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side wishbone bush starting to deteriorate investigation recommended

Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,564 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,079 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 53,203 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,248 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 40,248 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HX55 BGY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HX55 BGY, 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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HX55 BGY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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