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BG55 FJA

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,558 mi
Last recorded134,558 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 134,558 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 134,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 124,501 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 124,501 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 114,545 miles

Nearside steering rack end slight play

Offside steering rack outer joint slight play

centre silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2015 103,329 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 90,190 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,027 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 48,696 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,779 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,406 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 FJA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJA, 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 FJA registered?

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

Is BG55 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 FJA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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