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FJ55 PVY

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

162,493 mi
Last recorded162,493 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 162,493 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced silll (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 149,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 142,199 miles

Offside Inner inner sill hole and corroded

Offside Inner inner sill hole and corroded

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

damage to side of vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2022 136,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sill backing corroded and holed but not in a prescribed areas

the engine has a small oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2022 136,144 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear sill backing corroded and holed but not in a prescribed areas

the engine has a small oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2020 127,970 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front and rear inner arches corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 127,962 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under step and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn second (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front and rear inner arches corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 126,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

Fail 7 Oct 2019 126,372 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer step (side door) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective all rear seats (7.1.2 (e))

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

Passenger's seat insecure rear seats (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 110,673 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive PARK BRAKE CABLE MOUNTAIN AREA CROSS MEMBER (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 110,642 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose SEAT BELT STALK BOLT (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive PARK BRAKE CABLE MOUNTAIN AREA CROSS MEMBER (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 99,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 91,610 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 86,948 miles

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,780 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 77,595 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,203 miles

Oil leak

rear step up rusty

rusty rear of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,280 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 67,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,931 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,900 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,945 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,706 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,588 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 18,148 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 10,769 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 PVY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PVY, 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 PVY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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