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2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

206,993 mi
Last recorded206,993 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 VPN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 206,993 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 206,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 205,137 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 202,184 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 195,226 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

spare wheel carrier cross member corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 195,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

spare wheel carrier cross member corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 182,631 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 182,619 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 168,885 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 168,865 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 161,248 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 161,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 148,225 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 137,920 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 123,551 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 123,551 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 111,136 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 111,136 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 VPN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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