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FE55 RRV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

192,649 mi
Last recorded192,649 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 RRV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 192,649 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak

Underneath vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2024 192,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Underneath vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2024 192,408 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (MARKED YELLOW) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting STEP/INNER SILL (MARKED YELLOW) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (MARKED YELLOW) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER ARCH (MARKED YELLOW) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (MARKED YELLOW) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (MARKED YELLOW) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER WHEEL ARCH (MARKED YELLOW) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER AND OUTER SILL (MARKED YELLOW) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CHASSIS (MARKED YELLOW) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting STEP/INNER SILL (MARKED YELLOW) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (MARKED YELLOW) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (MARKED YELLOW) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (MARKED YELLOW) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH INNER AND OUTER (MARKED YELLOW) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH SIDES (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CUT ALSO NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO SEE CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 185,991 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under side corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2022 178,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle has minor corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2021 170,858 miles

all existing welding repairs are ok

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion in general to underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger near spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger near spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 168,600 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 164,077 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 164,075 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 158,763 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 158,761 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 150,315 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 143,664 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 143,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2015 135,672 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 135,672 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 127,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 117,810 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 117,804 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 107,374 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 103,304 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 95,348 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 95,345 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 87,663 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 87,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,022 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,560 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 15,034 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 RRV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RRV, 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 RRV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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