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FD55 FGO

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,488 mi
Last recorded146,488 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 FGO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 146,488 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering rack

underbody corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 146,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering rack

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 123,873 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 123,873 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 108,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fly wheel noisy

rear of van starting to corode

sills starting to corode

Fail 17 Dec 2013 108,410 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fly wheel noisy

rear of van starting to corode

sills starting to corode

Pass 10 Dec 2012 92,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 92,715 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 75,740 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,644 miles

o/s rear tyre worn more on inside edge

Fail 15 Dec 2010 58,644 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn more on inside edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 44,452 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,374 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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FD55 FGO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD55 FGO, 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 FD55 FGO registered?

FD55 FGO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FD55 FGO safe to buy?

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