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BG55 FGJ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

286,040 mi
Last recorded286,040 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 286,040 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed both side's (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 268,071 miles

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

rear exaust held with jubilee clip

Fail 6 May 2015 268,211 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 241,110 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 241,105 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 210,007 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 196,301 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside door mirror damaged but not affecting drivers veiw

nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

offside headlight aim on lower limit

rear exhaust bracket corroded

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers veiw

Pass 26 Jan 2011 166,781 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

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

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

both rear wheels have slight end float play

nearside wing mirror glass lense slighty damaged

oil leak around engine

rear differential noisy

Pass 18 Jan 2010 137,097 miles

both number plate lights dim

spare tyre on legal limit

Pass 27 Jan 2009 106,099 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 106,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FGJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

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

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