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FP55 FJO

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,910 mi
Last recorded181,910 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 FJO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 181,910 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at bump stops (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 176,474 miles

Front pads getting low

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in o/s front steering arm

Fail 25 Oct 2016 176,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Front pads getting low

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in o/s front steering arm

Pass 23 Oct 2015 157,757 miles

Fuel tank slightly seeping

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)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2015 156,927 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fuel tank slightly seeping

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)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2014 139,996 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 139,996 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 117,220 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 116,697 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 92,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 91,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 68,799 miles

crack in windowscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2011 68,799 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

crack in windowscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2010 55,893 miles

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

brake discs worn

Pass 31 Oct 2009 41,622 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,061 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 FJO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FJO, 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 FJO registered?

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

Is FP55 FJO safe to buy?

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