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FP55 DBU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,663 mi
Last recorded153,663 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 DBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 153,663 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 149,682 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016
Fail 11 Nov 2016

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 143,024 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 132,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 11 Nov 2014 132,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 6 Nov 2013 124,541 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 124,536 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 115,094 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 24 Oct 2012 115,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 12 Nov 2011 102,336 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 102,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 89,690 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 89,690 miles

Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,541 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 71,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 56,419 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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FP55 DBU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FP55 DBU, 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 FP55 DBU registered?

FP55 DBU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is FP55 DBU safe to buy?

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