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EF55 FPL

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,986 mi
Last recorded184,986 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 FPL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 184,986 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all sills corodded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 176,055 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sdill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion ouersill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travbel

Pass 10 Mar 2017 164,297 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n.s ad o.s sills have corrosion.

windscreen has crack outside drivers view of the road.

Pass 6 Feb 2016 156,965 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked outside drivers view of road.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 147,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 137,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 123,531 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 123,531 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 107,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 101,007 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 101,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 82,026 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 82,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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EF55 FPL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF55 FPL, 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 EF55 FPL registered?

EF55 FPL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for EF55 FPL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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