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FE55 GUG

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,588 mi
Last recorded60,588 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 60,588 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2025 60,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2025 60,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024 45,178 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 25,954 miles

Coolant Level Low - Bottle Empty

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper hydraulics (8.4.1 (a) (i))

horn sound insufficient

Fail 17 Jun 2023 25,954 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Indicator switch inoperative all indicators not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant Level Low - Bottle Empty

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper hydraulics (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 17,434 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 10,212 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 10,204 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 3,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 698 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 50,964 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 48,946 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 46,195 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 42,693 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 39,591 miles

Nearside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 39,591 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 36,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 36,008 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 32,486 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 29,130 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 24,513 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,684 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 18,684 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,458 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 GUG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GUG, 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 FE55 GUG registered?

FE55 GUG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is FE55 GUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 GUG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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