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FP55 RAU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,468 mi
Last recorded94,468 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 RAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 94,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear ( front sections ) at the rear of the fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 82,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at the rear of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 82,941 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel tank breather hose at the filler pipe end (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at the rear of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,490 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at fuel tank area.

Front tyres worn.

O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes corroded.

O/S/R Road spring splayed.

Rear over axle metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 62,115 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes corroded.

Rear over axle metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 15 Dec 2016 62,100 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes corroded.

Rear over axle metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 167,648 miles

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

o/s rear light unit damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2014 156,060 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight play in rear drive shafts

Pass 10 Dec 2013 143,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 132,867 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 121,478 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 105,915 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 105,703 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 81,593 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 53,697 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 RAU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP55 RAU registered?

FP55 RAU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is FP55 RAU safe to buy?

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