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FM54 LFH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

171,141 mi
Last recorded171,141 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 LFH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 171,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all previous repairs covered in body filler /fiberglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 171,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle x2 pipes corroded ,,requires further attention (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal most previous repairs covered in body filler and under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 166,227 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 162,547 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 162,520 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Left hand of 2 pipes front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in wheel arch tub. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill and step area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower spring tub. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill and strengthening plate area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill approx mid way down. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body seam in wheel arch several locations. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill and step area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill in two places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Right hand of two pipes front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch filler plate to outer wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel behind headlamp to chassis rail in wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail above bump stop either side of the rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust clamp and exhaust fractured.

Pass 7 May 2022 156,991 miles

Offside Rear lower panel corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 156,939 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 156,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ALL INNER SILL FRONT TO REAR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CHASSIS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 156,422 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 156,422 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 153,909 miles

Hand brake close to no reserve travel.

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 153,899 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Behind rear wheel, inner sill holed and rusted close to floor seat belt mounting point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Hand brake close to no reserve travel.

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 151,206 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 151,206 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 150,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf osf nsr osr and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition inner sill corroded behind sliding door step well (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area above rear bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area above rear bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 150,513 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit door defective in operation sliding door will not latch fully too at fwd lower edge (9.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at spring forward mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf osf nsr osr and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition inner sill corroded behind sliding door step well (9.7 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 147,604 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 147,600 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 143,051 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 139,046 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 133,361 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 133,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 126,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 118,465 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 118,465 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 109,784 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 98,306 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 98,306 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 81,402 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 62,631 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 62,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 50,001 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 49,089 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,189 miles

set belt number 6 twisting & slow to return

Fail 12 Jan 2007 33,187 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 18,441 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 18,441 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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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FM54 LFH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM54 LFH, 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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FM54 LFH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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