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FE55 GRF

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,500 mi
Last recorded47,500 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 GRF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 47,500 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 37,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 37,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 33,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 28,726 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 21,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 13,972 miles

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

rear tipper body corroded at ram area

Fail 12 Sep 2017 13,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear tipper body corroded at ram area

Pass 13 Sep 2016 7,657 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 7,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 2,540 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 62,789 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,789 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 58,306 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,306 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,337 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 54,337 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,148 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,048 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,345 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 35,331 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 GRF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GRF, 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 FE55 GRF registered?

FE55 GRF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 December 2005.

Is FE55 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 GRF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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