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BG55 FFZ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,604 mi
Last recorded138,604 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 138,604 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel O/S,N/S (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS HOLED & CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL CENTRE TO REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel O/S,N/S (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 122,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill damaged (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 122,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill damaged (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 114,246 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 114,215 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 112,355 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall poor

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 112,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall poor

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 109,500 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS WEAK WITH CORROSION

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL POOR

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

WIPERS SMEARING

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front wipers smear

nearside rear tyre sidewall poor

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 13 Nov 2012 101,379 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 7 Nov 2011 97,363 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front discs poor on inner

Pass 11 Oct 2010 88,026 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 76,971 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,480 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 FFZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver 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 FFZ, 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 FFZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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