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2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,185 mi
Last recorded171,185 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 VBD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2018 171,185 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury quarter panel near light cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member in front of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to open bonnet

Pass 23 Jun 2017 164,765 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails in engine bay (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch & chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step & inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch & chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step & inner sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 164,765 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails in engine bay (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch & chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step & inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch & chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step & inner sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 160,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Inner wheel arches

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 160,353 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch & floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis & outer chassis to inner sill's (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Inner wheel arches

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 150,593 miles

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

ns inner sill & os step corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 135,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 135,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 116,123 miles

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

Windscreen chipped and scratched.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 88,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wing mirror has tempory repair

slight bindig to offside rear brake

Pass 3 Nov 2010 70,958 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,026 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,576 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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FN55 VBD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White 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 FN55 VBD, 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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FN55 VBD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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