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FM55 LDU

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,616 mi
Last recorded161,616 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 LDU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 161,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Body has an unsafe modification outer sill corroded with sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 157,502 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 156,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion step (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion sil (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion step (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in swept area (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 152,481 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Step (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 145,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 138,332 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 112,104 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 99,162 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

SMALL CUT ON N-S-R TYRE NO CORDS SHOWING

Fail 19 Oct 2011 99,162 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

SMALL CUT ON N-S-R TYRE NO CORDS SHOWING

Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,334 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 68,020 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,759 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 51,759 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FM55 LDU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FM55 LDU, 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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FM55 LDU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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