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BT55 DGU

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,535 mi
Last recorded55,535 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 DGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,535 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 55,535 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 55,488 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 53,187 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 51,443 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2011 49,152 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2011 49,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,434 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010
Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,697 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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BT55 DGU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT55 DGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT55 DGU registered?

BT55 DGU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is BT55 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 DGU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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