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FV54 SUO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 SUO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear outer sill heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tipper body and chassis heavily corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2022

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury tipper body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury tipper body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear outer sill heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tipper body and chassis heavily corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 149,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sills excessively corroded (none prescribed area)

Rear seats / seat belts not fitted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full length chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 149,138 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassies (inner wing area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sills excessively corroded (none prescribed area)

Rear seats / seat belts not fitted

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full length chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 May 2019 128,258 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear outer sills excessively corroded ( none prescribed area / rear seats not fitted)

Fail 20 Apr 2019 127,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear outer sills excessively corroded ( none prescribed area / rear seats not fitted)

Pass 8 Mar 2018 114,391 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

rear sills corroded but not within prescibed area

Fail 2 Mar 2018 114,237 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

rear sills corroded but not within prescibed area

Pass 27 Feb 2017 105,549 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

both inner sills corroded

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 105,549 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers door hinge (5.2.6)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

both inner sills corroded

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 99,314 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 99,314 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 92,408 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 92,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to all sills and inner wings

Pass 19 Jul 2014 88,658 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,076 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 82,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,941 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 74,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,383 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,607 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,881 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,922 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,312 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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FV54 SUO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FV54 SUO, 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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FV54 SUO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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