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FV54 VYG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,751 mi
Last recorded218,751 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 218,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear body cross member rusted and missing

under body covered in lime

Fail 6 Sep 2018 218,585 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification sides and mud guard rusted holed and sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle little effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure sharp edges body rusted (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing on tyre (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear body cross member rusted and missing

under body covered in lime

Pass 1 Sep 2017 202,528 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush rear D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

buck heavily corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2017 202,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings reinforcing brace between chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion buck near wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute whilst position lights are on (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings reinforcing brace between chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush rear D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

buck heavily corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2016 192,533 miles

Front tyres wearing thin inner edges

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside body front marker light missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear exhaust boxs rusted

Rear tipper body in poor condition rusted and holed and some crossbars missing

Fail 12 Sep 2016 192,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating slight light when pressed (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect to high and no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step holed (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating across axle (3.7.B.3)

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

Front tyres wearing thin inner edges

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear exhaust boxs rusted

Rear tipper body in poor condition rusted and holed and some crossbars missing

Pass 18 Sep 2015 173,029 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover missing (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output dull (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight fluctuation rear brakes (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 173,019 miles

Centre Rear Outer Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable rubbing on rear wheels (3.5.1b)

Front Driver's seat insecure not fixed inner runner (6.2.A.1)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f/ o/s/f both have cuts in tread marked (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level brake fuild low (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover missing (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear noisey rear wheel bearing

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output dull (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight fluctuation rear brakes (3.5.1i)

o/s/rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2014 138,239 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 134,814 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 107,492 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,569 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 103,569 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s headlamp damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2011 93,706 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 93,706 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

intercooler bent and covered in mud

Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,830 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,516 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 49,195 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 VYG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV54 VYG, 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 VYG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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