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AU55 FOV

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

264,248 mi
Last recorded264,248 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 FOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 264,248 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 250,623 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 250,623 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 237,551 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 230,121 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 217,396 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear crossmember near hand brake cable mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 209,472 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 198,569 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 198,568 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 186,193 miles

REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED.

SLIGHT M/MENT O/S FRONT WHEEL.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 172,562 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 153,610 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 132,427 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 110,472 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 79,874 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,335 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 23,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,903 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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AU55 FOV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU55 FOV, 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 AU55 FOV registered?

AU55 FOV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is AU55 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 FOV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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