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FG55 NVD

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

265,713 mi
Last recorded265,713 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 NVD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 265,713 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

wax oil to chassis to floor front to rear

Fail 7 Feb 2017 265,713 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner floor (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

wax oil to chassis to floor front to rear

Pass 12 Feb 2016 257,848 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s sill damaged

oil leak

play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Jan 2016 257,711 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s brake pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust corroded

n/s sill damaged

oil leak

play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jan 2015 251,230 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 251,230 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 214,363 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 214,360 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 196,286 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 171,128 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 171,126 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 150,991 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 119,375 miles

lower arms bushes cracking/ front tyres worn on edges/ wipers poor

Pass 6 Oct 2008 86,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

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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FG55 NVD is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FG55 NVD, 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 FG55 NVD registered?

FG55 NVD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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