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FJ55 EDL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,686 mi
Last recorded140,686 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 140,686 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 140,686 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 40,648 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/F lagging behind when brake force applied (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 40,315 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive timing case and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

complete vehicle undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2023 40,314 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive timing case and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

complete vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2022 40,013 miles

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

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

fourth digit on dash for speedo faded

severe corrosion on all components

Fail 7 Sep 2022 39,949 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting behind step holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting behind step holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment adjustment required (1.1.6 (c))

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

severe corrosion on all components under vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2021 39,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various corrosion underneath

Fail 6 Sep 2021 39,240 miles

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended Passenger receiver missing (7.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Sep 2020 38,687 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 48% imbalance O/S/F lagging behind when braking effort applied. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 37,762 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 49% imbalance, O/S/F lagging behind when brake effort applied (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced of cabin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 36,388 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/F lagging behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,844 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,549 miles

battery light on dash

body corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,440 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 31,440 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,986 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 23,048 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,400 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 18,268 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 16,047 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,835 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,105 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 EDL 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 EDL, 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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FJ55 EDL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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