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FJ55 PVD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

60,215 mi
Last recorded60,215 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 60,215 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Light unit damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill heavily corroded not prescribed

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus Inner and outer wheels (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Step corroded not prescribed

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Outer Side marker not working

Offside Rear Hub wet

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear No reverse lights

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside, Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 60,213 miles

Fuel hose leaking Near fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Light unit damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill heavily corroded not prescribed

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus Inner and outer wheels (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Step corroded not prescribed

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Outer Side marker not working

Offside Rear Hub wet

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear No reverse lights

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside, Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 57,950 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill heavily corroded not prescribed

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Light cluster damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus inner and outer , Tyres (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyres perishing

No reverse lights

Offside Front Outer Sill/Step heavily corroded not prescribed

Offside Front Wing corroded and damaged

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 57,949 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill heavily corroded not prescribed

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Light cluster damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus inner and outer , Tyres (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyres perishing

No reverse lights

Offside Front Outer Sill/Step heavily corroded not prescribed

Offside Front Wing corroded and damaged

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 55,349 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged and corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 55,348 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged and corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 54,075 miles

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 14 Jul 2022 54,075 miles

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))

Offside Rear Outer Body insecure wheel arch plastic cover (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected glue removed (3.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 51,898 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion around spring hangers

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion around spring hangers

Pass 8 Jun 2020 51,492 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 51,491 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 48,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 48,254 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective row 1 (7.1.2 (e))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective row2 (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 46,838 miles

Nearside Rear Inner seat has backing pads missing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,880 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,409 miles

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

all brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,687 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake pipes greased

Fail 30 Jul 2014 40,686 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2013 37,349 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,383 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,540 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,279 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 22,775 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,474 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 12,742 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 PVD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PVD, 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 PVD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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