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FP55 LWL

2005 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,367 mi
Last recorded147,367 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 LWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2020 147,367 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Glow plug wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering component insecure Reservoir (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Body corroded

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front o/s & n/s ABS rings slightly distorted

Front o/s & n/s inner wheel arches corroded/holed

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Inner Sill corroded/holed

Nearside Outer Sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded/holed outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Shock has slight corrosion to external casing

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Floor to wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 135,694 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 124,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 120,289 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 113,433 miles

auxiliary belt worn

corrosion across exhaust system

crack to centre lower windscreen out of swept area

freeplay at rear wheel bearing/halfshaft areas

general corrosion to underbody

h/brake travel

oil leaks across engine

slight dampness from powersteering pump area

Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,142 miles

oil leaks across engine areas

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

corrosion across exhaust system

corrosion to brake pipes

front coil springs corroded

general corrosion to underbody

handbrake travel

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2014 108,142 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

corrosion across exhaust system

corrosion to brake pipes

front coil springs corroded

general corrosion to underbody

handbrake travel

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks across engine areas

Pass 3 Dec 2013 159,446 miles

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

corrosion to front coil springs

general corrosion to vehicle underbody/lower sills etc

handbrake travel

various oil leaks across engine areas

wipers smearing screen

Fail 3 Dec 2013 159,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

corrosion to front coil springs

general corrosion to vehicle underbody/lower sills etc

handbrake travel

various oil leaks across engine areas

wipers smearing screen

Pass 20 Nov 2012 135,507 miles

corrosion to front brake pipes

corrosion to front coil springs

vehicle leaning/loaded to offside

vehicle underbody wet at time of test

Fail 20 Nov 2012 135,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to front brake pipes

corrosion to front coil springs

vehicle leaning/loaded to offside

vehicle underbody wet at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2011 111,198 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads becoming low

front coil springs corroded plastic covers fitted resticting full visibility

front wipers smearing screen

nearside rear tyre becoming close to ware markers

oil leaks to front and rear of engine areas

vehicle leaning/heavily loaded to offside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2010 84,878 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise various oil leaks across engine vacpump/waterpump area and timing chain cover area

front wipers smearing slightly

offside rear tyre close/on ware markers 3mm

slight cracking to rear wishbone bushes

Fail 26 Nov 2010 84,878 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise various oil leaks across engine vacpump/waterpump area and timing chain cover area

front wipers smearing slightly

offside rear tyre close/on ware markers 3mm

slight cracking to rear wishbone bushes

Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,548 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 43,927 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 43,925 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 LWL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LWL, 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 LWL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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