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BG55 FFB

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

86,164 mi
Last recorded86,164 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FFB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 86,164 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2025 78,894 miles

Handbrake just met limit. Adjustment required.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 73,476 miles

nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2023 69,856 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 65,123 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 65,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 62,878 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Body panel damaged

Offside Front Bumper end cap slightly insecure

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 62,306 miles

all rear body including outer sill has damaged but not sharp edges

Fail 30 Jan 2020 62,306 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all rear body including outer sill has damaged but not sharp edges

Pass 23 Jul 2018 57,555 miles

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

o/s/r+n/s/r lower body panel damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2018 57,555 miles

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s/r+n/s/r lower body panel damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,808 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 51,808 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 49,915 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 49,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 45,883 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,160 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,293 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 32,106 miles

o/s/f bumper insecure

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 4 Jan 2012 32,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f bumper insecure

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 5 Jan 2011 27,225 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 27,225 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 22,139 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2009 22,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

tracking needs setting up

Pass 21 Nov 2008 13,342 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 FFB is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

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

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