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BG55 FEO

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

218,089 mi
Last recorded218,089 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FEO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 218,089 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 212,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2018 212,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to boot floor split and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger and inner sill next to spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to boot floor split and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger next to spring anchor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2017 204,191 miles

slight oil leak

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2016 192,656 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 186,669 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 186,669 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 179,312 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 164,007 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 149,236 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 149,236 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 134,982 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 124,862 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 124,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 116,939 miles

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

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

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 FEO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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