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FG55 ALU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,276 mi
Last recorded188,276 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ALU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 188,276 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 150,930 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 121,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 110,752 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 110,752 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 82,111 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 81,658 miles

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

front pads getting low

Fail 7 Oct 2010 81,658 miles

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

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

front pads getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,082 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,386 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 49,386 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FG55 ALU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 FG55 ALU, 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 FG55 ALU registered?

FG55 ALU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FG55 ALU safe to buy?

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