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FJ55 DKU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

93,388 mi
Last recorded93,388 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 DKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 93,388 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 93,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 86,517 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective slight perished/cracked ()

fuel tank breather hoes perished

Fail 27 Aug 2024 86,515 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre/support bearing housing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment also perished (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective slight perished/cracked ()

fuel tank breather hoes perished

Pass 21 Aug 2023 81,743 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play support Bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank breather/overflow pipe slight perished

Fail 21 Aug 2023 81,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play support Bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank breather/overflow pipe slight perished

Pass 26 Aug 2022 77,162 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 71,811 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,774 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,666 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 59,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,032 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 54,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,105 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,325 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,176 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 49,176 miles

Driver's view to front impaired by damage (6.9.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,363 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 48,354 miles

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

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

n/s/rear axle has a oil leak.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,598 miles

stone chip on screen

Fail 1 Aug 2012 47,598 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

stone chip on screen

Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,865 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,021 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,474 miles

cut in offside rear tyre

stone chips on screen

Fail 8 Sep 2009 44,474 miles

Speed limiter not fitted (6.9.3)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

cut in offside rear tyre

stone chips on screen

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,703 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,452 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,714 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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FJ55 DKU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FJ55 DKU, 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 FJ55 DKU registered?

FJ55 DKU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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