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FE55 GUO

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,508 mi
Last recorded185,508 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 GUO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 185,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail,as marked x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail,as marked (engine bay) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail,as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas and extensively welded

Corrosion on chassis rails,floor pan,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

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Pass 1 Mar 2017 183,657 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,chassis rails andfloor pan

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Not affecting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 183,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front,chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear,chassis rail and rear chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear chassis rail x2 and rear chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 88% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,chassis rails andfloor pan

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Not affecting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 180,825 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 180,825 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 176,979 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 176,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 174,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 166,412 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 153,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jan 2012 153,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jan 2011 137,572 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 117,802 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 89,900 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 89,424 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 GUO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE55 GUO, 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 GUO registered?

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

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