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FE55 RRU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,526 mi
Last recorded142,526 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 RRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 142,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

offside front inner wheel arch area corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 142,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

offside front inner wheel arch area corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 140,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear under body corroded but not in prescribed areas

offside front inner wing corroded but not in prescribed area

offside rear under body corroded but not in prescribed areas

Fail 1 Nov 2016 140,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

nearside rear under body corroded but not in prescribed areas

offside front inner wing corroded but not in prescribed area

offside rear under body corroded but not in prescribed areas

Pass 14 Sep 2015 137,108 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 137,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 131,897 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 131,896 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front step corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 120,359 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front, front of step corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 120,359 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front, front of step corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 107,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

drivers seat belt is slightly frayed

front brakes are juddering slightly

front suspension wishbone rear bushes are perished

o/s/f wheel rim is slightly dented

Fail 10 Apr 2012

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

drivers seat belt is slightly frayed

front brakes are juddering slightly

front suspension wishbone rear bushes are perished

o/s/f wheel rim is slightly dented

Pass 26 May 2011 99,181 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 99,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 95,073 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 143,678 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 143,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 111,911 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 RRU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

FE55 RRU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is FE55 RRU safe to buy?

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