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FJ55 EJV

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,842 mi
Last recorded60,842 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 EJV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 60,842 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 60,167 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 59,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 55,942 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 52,558 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 49,466 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 49,462 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 46,736 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,850 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,718 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,500 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 41,769 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 41,769 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,617 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,209 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 32,593 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,358 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 26,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,054 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,008 miles

corrosion to inner edges front disc's

Pass 6 Oct 2008 17,151 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 EJV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJV, 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 EJV registered?

FJ55 EJV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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