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FD55 FGP

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

38,402 mi
Last recorded38,402 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 FGP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 38,402 miles

nsf tyre has a cut, codes not exposed.front wipers slightly worn.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,707 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 21,700 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2010 20,372 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush split

Fail 10 Dec 2010 20,342 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

n/s/f lower arm bush split

Pass 23 Dec 2009 18,605 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 18,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 16,670 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 16,660 miles

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

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 FGP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FGP, 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 FD55 FGP registered?

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

Is FD55 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD55 FGP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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