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FE55 GVD

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,466 mi
Last recorded34,466 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 34,466 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 34,446 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 29,741 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 19,635 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 10,499 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 10,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 3,240 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 51,848 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 51,844 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim not inflated (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view both saides (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,706 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 48,257 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,995 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 39,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 33,976 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,320 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 29,320 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,917 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 20,860 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,530 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside inner rear tyre flat

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 12,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 12,881 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 8,898 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 GVD is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc 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 GVD, 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 GVD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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