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FP55 DFL

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,550 mi
Last recorded159,550 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 DFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 159,550 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 152,219 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 152,215 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 142,418 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 132,322 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 120,784 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 114,145 miles

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))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 114,113 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 101,792 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,828 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 85,677 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,983 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,126 miles

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

front screen scuffed

Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,656 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,399 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,298 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,239 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 33,239 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 22,047 miles

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?

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 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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