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FP55 FHV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

219,738 mi
Last recorded219,738 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 FHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 219,738 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 219,737 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 215,148 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2015 204,615 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

excess travel of hand brake

Fail 5 May 2015 204,613 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

excess travel of hand brake

Pass 20 Mar 2014 195,982 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front doorsteps corroded ( underside )

front inner wheel arches corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

travel in park brake

Fail 19 Mar 2014 195,980 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front doorsteps corroded ( underside )

front inner wheelarchs corroded

rear inner wheelarchs corroded & becoming weak

travel in park brake

Pass 5 Mar 2013 186,245 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s door mirror damaged

parking brake efficiency only 19%

Fail 4 Mar 2013 186,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2012 166,340 miles

passenger seat partially secured

Fail 30 Jan 2012 166,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

passenger seat partially secured

Pass 5 Jan 2011 131,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 93,010 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,985 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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FP55 FHV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FHV, 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 FHV registered?

FP55 FHV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is FP55 FHV safe to buy?

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