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FP55 VWA

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,646 mi
Last recorded87,646 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 VWA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,646 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,109 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 62,015 miles

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

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

fuel breather pipe slightly deteriorated

general body condition showing signs of corrosion

nearside front inner brake disc slightly corroded

slight rotational noise from offside front wheel

Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,360 miles

fuel tank breather pipe slightly deteriorated

general body condition showing signs of corrosion

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Fail 15 Nov 2012 53,360 miles

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

fuel tank breather pipe slightly deteriorated

general body condition showing signs of corrosion

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

park brake cables have slight movement at backplates

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,294 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc slighlty pitted

n/s/f fog lamp in o/p

Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,153 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

stone chip in screen outside swept area

Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,867 miles

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,468 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 VWA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

FP55 VWA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is FP55 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 VWA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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