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FE55 RKY

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,844 mi
Last recorded95,844 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 RKY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 95,844 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 95,828 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle SLIDING DOOR, ONLY OPENS FROM INSIDE. (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL TO FLOOR AREA. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 93,580 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F, UNDER CHASSIS SECTION, CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 93,572 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play O/S/F, INNER RACK, BALL JOINT, EXCESSIVE PLAY. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired O/S/F, FOOTWELL, UNDERNEATH PANEL. N/S/R, SILL TO FLOOR AREA, CORRODED. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear N/S/R BRAKE EFFORT, REDUCED, MEETS REQUIREMENTS.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F, UNDER CHASSIS SECTION, CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,085 miles

Both front bottom wishbones - rear bushes slightly deteriorated, no movement.

Oil leak.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 63,085 miles

Both front bottom wishbones - rear bushes slightly deteriorated, no movement.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,607 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,699 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

deterioration to front brake discs

offside front tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,387 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,061 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,943 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 8,778 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 RKY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RKY, 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 RKY registered?

FE55 RKY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is FE55 RKY safe to buy?

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