MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Above axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills, Front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Above axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills, Front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Marked in yellow (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front step corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded f too r pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded f too r pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77% on run up (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside screen cracked out of zones
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% on run up (3.7.B.5b)
both outer sills slight corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside screen cracked out of zones
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% on run up (3.7.B.5b)
both outer sills slight corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)
windscreen scratched
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front screen scuffed
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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FP55 DFL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 FP55 DFL, 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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FP55 DFL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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