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FP55 FJU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

155,468 mi
Last recorded155,468 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 FJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 155,468 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 146,119 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 130,831 miles

general underbody corrosion loads of welding done

Fail 13 Jul 2021 130,831 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

general underbody corrosion loads of welding done

Pass 12 Aug 2020 116,299 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

various areas under vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2020 116,232 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides front inner arch and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides both rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 101,427 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 85,701 miles

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 85,701 miles

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 83,984 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 83,801 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 76,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 76,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 73,842 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 73,825 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 71,793 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 56,167 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 56,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,911 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 42,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,562 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel flap adrift

Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,159 miles

o/s front anti roll bar drop link end slightly bent but legal at test

slight travel on hand brake lever legal at test

Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,626 miles

n/s front tyre tread area worn on legal limit 1.6mm at time of test strongly suggest chan ge now or very soon allso nail in tread area

n/s o/s front screen wiper blades noisy in action and just starting to smear screen but legal at test

n/s rear and n/s o/s front tyres outer walls worn but legal at time of test

o/s front antiroll bar link lower end slightly damaged but ok at test

Pass 15 Nov 2008 16,639 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 FJU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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