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FG55 BXN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,202 mi
Last recorded200,202 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 BXN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 200,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion under body but outside prescribed areas

Pass 2 Jun 2018 194,956 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 175,743 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 175,740 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users tipper body is extensively corroded and weak and unfit for purpose (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel extensively corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar link upper mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step panel area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel extensively corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar link upper mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step panel area (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 153,166 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

tipper corroded and holed inbox section

Fail 28 Apr 2016 153,128 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step panel and floor panel under seat (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

tipper body members heavily corroded and holed at rear and both sides

Pass 5 May 2015 138,978 miles

All rear wheel rims have slight buckles

Drivers seatbelt fluffing and frayed slightly

Rear axle operation noisy

Various metal brake pipes have corroded sections

Fail 10 Apr 2015 138,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ALL REAR WHEEL RIMS HAVE SLIGHT BUCKLES.

DRIVERS SEATBELT FLUFFING AND FRAYED SLIGHTLY.

OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK DAMAGED.

REAR AXLE OPERATION NOISY.

VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE CORRODED SECTIONS.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 125,239 miles

ALL REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN.

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON SHOULDERS.

SMALL CRACK IN WINDSCREEN.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 105,045 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 105,045 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,532 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 175,156 miles

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,960 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear inner tyre nail in tread area

o/s rear inner wheel tyre flat strongly suggest repair sides not contacting other tyre walls

o/s rear tyre 2 nails in tread area

Fail 31 Aug 2010 66,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn but legal at time of test

o/s rear inner tyre nail in tread area

o/s rear inner wheel tyre flat strongly suggest repair sides not contacting other tyre walls

o/s rear tyre 2 nails in tread area

Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,572 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 55,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,336 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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FG55 BXN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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