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BG55 FDC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,326 mi
Last recorded114,326 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 114,326 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 109,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 102,010 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 102,004 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 10,193 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded throughout vehicle in my opinion beyond economic repair (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,066 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 86,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,901 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 72,901 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,915 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,981 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 34,401 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,502 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 25,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 14,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to nearside

nearside brake hose close to driveshaft on full lock

Pass 10 Oct 2008 14,103 miles

damage to nearside

nearside brake hose close to driveshaft on full lock

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 FDC 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 58.8%.

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 FDC, 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 FDC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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