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EO55 FVF

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

339,745 mi
Last recorded339,745 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 FVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 339,745 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 339,720 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 339,680 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s/f inner wing o/s/f inner wing n/s inner sill o/s inner sill both rear leaf spring both inner foot steps (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 336,813 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 336,813 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 331,191 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 310,142 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 254,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 254,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 202,327 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 202,327 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 151,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 151,482 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 99,683 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 78,729 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2008 60,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s mirror cracked slightly

o/s wiper torn slightly

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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EO55 FVF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EO55 FVF, 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 EO55 FVF registered?

EO55 FVF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is EO55 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 FVF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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