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BG55 FCD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

193,214 mi
Last recorded193,214 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2018 193,214 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 184,616 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2017 184,616 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2016 171,744 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 171,744 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 158,316 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2014 147,433 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 138,504 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 138,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 104,643 miles

O/S/F steering rack end has slight play

Fail 2 Feb 2012 104,643 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F steering rack end has slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2011 95,194 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,341 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 56,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 56,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 38,438 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 FCD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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