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BG55 FDJ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,192 mi
Last recorded106,192 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FDJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 106,192 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 97,892 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 97,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,284 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 78,414 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,649 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 69,817 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,205 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 65,205 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

knocking noise from steering rack area advise further inspection.

o/s rear tyre tread unevenly worn.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,884 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,622 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,208 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 FDJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDJ, 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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What year was BG55 FDJ registered?

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

Is BG55 FDJ safe to buy?

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