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BD55 FSG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

137,867 mi
Last recorded137,867 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FSG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 137,867 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Both rear inner wheel arches are corroded where they are welded to the floor/chassis but not perforated through all layers of metal.

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill has a small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear chassis corroded but not perforated through above the rear axle

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 137,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed within area of sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops missing

Both rear inner wheel arches are corroded where they are welded to the floor/chassis but not perforated through all layers of metal.

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill has a small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear chassis corroded but not perforated through above the rear axle

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 135,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 135,148 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 131,358 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 131,357 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 126,659 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 119,264 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 119,263 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 113,109 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 113,109 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 107,680 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 107,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 98,024 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 90,034 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 90,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 84,151 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,151 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,493 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 82,480 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 78,912 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 74,524 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 69,725 miles

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak on nearside rear brake affecting performance

Fail 14 Nov 2009 69,725 miles

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak on nearside rear brake affecting performance

Fail 30 Oct 2008 59,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,573 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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BD55 FSG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BD55 FSG, 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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BD55 FSG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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