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127,739 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door pillar cracked around catch (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable slightly damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear mud guard 1 x bracket cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage front power steering pipe at cooler in front of radiator damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all 3 rear buckles very dirty inside (7.1.2 (d))
both rear reverse lamps not working
rear body/buck missing
Body insecure buck chassis cross members and floor badly holed and weak (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both rear lower bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed pillar cracked at door catch (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable slightly damaged and worn (1.1.15 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pas oil cooler pipe worn and damp with oil. (in front of radiator) (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear upper bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all 3 rear seat belt buckles very dirty, working still (7.1.2 (d))
both rear reverse lamps not working
coolant low
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
reverse lamps not working
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both 'd' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
reverse lamps not working
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coolant low
reverse lights not working
tipper body rusted and weak
tipper ram oil leak
Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating sinks slowly under light pressure (1.1.10 (b) (i))
Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coolant low
parking brake balance
reverse lights not working
tipper body rusted and weak
tipper ram oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
clutch pedal pivot worn
fuel filler neck breather hose cracked
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside outer sill slightly corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s and o/s body has slight corrosion
n/s antiroll bar bush has slight play
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
coolant level below min
o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey
oil leak-bell housing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s side marker lamp not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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FV55 EBF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FV55 EBF, 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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FV55 EBF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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