CarVerify

Free Car Check

FL55 AOY

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,653 mi
Last recorded71,653 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 AOY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

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

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 71,653 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 71,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,059 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 71,059 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,659 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 69,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,265 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease/underseal

Pass 6 Feb 2018 64,203 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,457 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 56,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,746 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,799 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 46,475 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 40,708 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 38,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rearview door mirror slightly damaged.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 37,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,027 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,613 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,325 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FL55 AOY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL55 AOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FL55 AOY?

You can check the full history of FL55 AOY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL55 AOY registered?

FL55 AOY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FL55 AOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 AOY shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL55 AOY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FL55 AOY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.