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FE55 GVF

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,198 mi
Last recorded27,198 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 27,198 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill holed but not within prescribed areas

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

Offside outer sill holed but not within prescribed areas

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 20,250 miles

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

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 18 Apr 2024 15,022 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion under body

Pass 24 Apr 2023 8,959 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 3,358 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 2,138 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 690 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,596 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 56,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

inner sill not in presciribed area

Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,773 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 52,602 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,156 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,961 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 45,961 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,275 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 37,659 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,489 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,582 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,796 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,053 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 GVF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GVF, 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 GVF registered?

FE55 GVF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is FE55 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 GVF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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