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FJ55 DWL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,088 mi
Last recorded58,088 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 DWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 58,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 58,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wire (1.6 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wire (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 57,276 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024
Fail 5 Mar 2024

Nearside Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,361 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022
Pass 23 Mar 2021 48,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 47,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 42,773 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 38,564 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 35,738 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 34,538 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 31,219 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 31,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 28,764 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

smoke from exhaust

suspect exhaust baffels braking up

Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,583 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2011 25,583 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2010 23,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 23,483 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,268 miles

Inner edge on front brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,827 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 DWL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DWL, 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 DWL registered?

FJ55 DWL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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