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BG55 FDP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,500 mi
Last recorded168,500 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 168,500 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 167,518 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 166,123 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 162,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 162,230 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 141,861 miles

A seal on lower steering column has slipped down

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 141,861 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

A seal on lower steering column has slipped down

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 126,896 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 107,881 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 107,881 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant leak from hose

Fail 17 Sep 2010 88,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 88,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 74,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,669 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 42,669 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)

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 FDP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG55 FDP registered?

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

Is BG55 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 FDP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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