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FP54 VMD

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,160 mi
Last recorded75,160 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 VMD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 75,160 miles

general under vehicle surface corrosion

underseal on sections of under body and chassis

Pass 10 Jul 2024 74,337 miles

front brake discs rusty

offside front chassis under bonnet rusty, offside front inner wing/ wheel arch corroded, centre outer sill and sill backing corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2024 74,337 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake discs rusty

offside front chassis under bonnet rusty, offside front inner wing/ wheel arch corroded, centre outer sill and sill backing corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 74,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on nearside centre sill backing

Pass 19 Jul 2022 71,733 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 71,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak leak above starter, housing on side of engine and pipes running to rear ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg, engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 69,347 miles

Coolant level low.

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

Heater pipes leaking .

Offside Rear slight brake bind.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 67,108 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s centre inner and rear inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 67,108 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking reservoir base leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s centre inner and rear inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

water pump belt badly worn

Pass 17 May 2019 66,859 miles

both sides inner/outer sills corroded/thin

Fail 17 May 2019 66,859 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both sides inner/outer sills corroded/thin

Pass 15 May 2018 66,255 miles

Nearside Inner & outer sills getting thin

Offside Inner & outer sills getting thin

Pass 9 May 2017 65,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 64,826 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 63,058 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 63,058 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,027 miles

Oil leak

noise from aux belt area

oil sump corroded

rest of underside becomming thin/corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,027 miles

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

Oil leak

noise from aux belt area

oil sump corroded

rest of underside becomming thin/corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 56,686 miles

sump becomming corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 52,597 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 52,597 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 May 2011 46,091 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 39,723 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,192 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,210 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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FP54 VMD is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FP54 VMD, 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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FP54 VMD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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