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FP55 FJY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,290 mi
Last recorded84,290 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 84,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill heavily corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti slip worn through

front grille insecure

offside rear lamp unit damaged

whole underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2021 84,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Heavy corrosion to both offside & nearside rear outer sills

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 84,258 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion to both offside & nearside rear outer sills

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all welding repair work has been heavily under sealed

Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,169 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & inner arch front and rear of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind leaf spring mount and in front of leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & front and rear of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind leaf spring mount and in front of leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 78,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp kick off far left

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 78,129 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp kick off far left

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 75,294 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2018 75,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 70,396 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2017 70,379 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

offside rear floor corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,554 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

underbody chassis components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,650 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 61,650 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,039 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 58,034 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,141 miles

Body corroded n/s/r out of prescribed areas

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,461 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,989 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,720 miles

n/s rear tyre nail in tread area allso tread area worn low eg 2.5 mm legal limit 1.6mm and outer sidewall worn suggest change tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,876 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,960 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,895 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 FJY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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