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FM54 PFX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

72,777 mi
Last recorded72,777 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 PFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 72,777 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 68,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 64,520 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 64,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger corroded reducing strength to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill/step corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear floor corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Rear child seats fitted to all rear seats

Front Both inner arches heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2022 61,766 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 61,766 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 59,070 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 56,684 miles

both rear axle rebound blocks corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 55,282 miles

child seats fitted

o/s outer sill corroding

Fail 29 Nov 2019 55,282 miles

child seats fitted

o/s outer sill corroding

Front Headlamp aim too low both adjuster switch moved (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 52,547 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 50,547 miles

Multiple child seats in rear - belts not fully inspected.

Wiper blades split

bonnet hinges seized

Pass 12 Nov 2016 47,064 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 47,064 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 42,079 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 42,079 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,704 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 25,884 miles

nearside mirrior case cracked

rust and corrosion in various places

Fail 18 Jul 2013 25,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside mirrior case cracked

rust and corrosion in various places

Pass 18 Jul 2012 18,651 miles

n/f/tyre side wall starting to perish

Fail 17 Jul 2012 18,651 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/f/tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2011 11,237 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 3,141 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 32,744 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

noise from rear brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,071 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 24,248 miles

Non obligatory nearside rear view mirror damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2007 21,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,804 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 17 May 2006 15,385 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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FM54 PFX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FM54 PFX, 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 FM54 PFX registered?

FM54 PFX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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The MOT history for FM54 PFX shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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