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BG55 FBE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,115 mi
Last recorded124,115 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 124,115 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

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

corrosion to underside (rear)

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2017 124,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Door step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 121,636 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 121,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 118,898 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror and glass damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2014 118,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside mirror and glass damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2013 112,098 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Central locking fault

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

General underside corrosion

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

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Slight play in both front inner tie rods

Fail 1 Jul 2013 112,081 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Central locking fault

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

General underside corrosion

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

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Slight play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 27 Jul 2012 106,111 miles

Both rear tyres perished

general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2012 106,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2011 85,324 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 85,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 82,429 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 82,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

drive shaft bearing rough

Fail 4 Jul 2009 63,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 63,155 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 44,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chips on screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres starting to perish in tread

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,084 miles

chips on screen

rear tyres starting to perish in tread

slight play in nearside rack end

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 FBE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BG55 FBE, 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 FBE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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