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BG55 FBV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,665 mi
Last recorded129,665 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 129,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside and has been wax oiled,everywhere

Pass 18 Oct 2019 127,085 miles

advise complete underbody condition heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2018 122,542 miles

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 110,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

areaasurrounding offside front engine mounting badly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 110,674 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

areaasurrounding offside front engine mounting badly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 107,229 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 105,392 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 101,984 miles

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

both inner and outer sills surface corroded

front door steps corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,984 miles

both inner and outer sills surface corroded

front door steps corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 98,517 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 98,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 93,020 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 93,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,259 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 83,259 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 71,529 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,529 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,216 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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BG55 FBV 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 66.7%.

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

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