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FE55 GOP

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,603 mi
Last recorded81,603 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 GOP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 81,603 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 77,865 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 77,851 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis over axle. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis over axle (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,747 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 72,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 71,988 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 69,407 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

Fail 1 Oct 2021 69,407 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,867 miles

Front N/s & O/s inner wheel arches - corrosion.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch (engine mount area) - corrosion and holed.

Rear Chassis rails - very corroded.

Fail 8 Oct 2020 66,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch suspension top mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward inner wheel arch - shock mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring shackle mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring shackle mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s & O/s chassis rails - corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s & O/s inner rear wheel arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front N/s & o/s inner wheel arches - corrosion.

N/s & O/s inner sills corroded & holed.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting area corroded & holed.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward inner wheel arch - shock mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,062 miles

Under body and chassis rusting

Pass 8 Oct 2018 59,513 miles

Underbody and chassis rusting

Pass 4 Oct 2017 54,713 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 50,179 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,609 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 44,609 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,667 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,715 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,519 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,266 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,123 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,457 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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FE55 GOP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FE55 GOP, 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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FE55 GOP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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