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FV55 EEH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

174,818 mi
Last recorded174,818 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 EEH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 174,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded

under body underseal

Pass 20 Aug 2021 171,943 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 171,168 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 168,738 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 168,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 167,048 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 167,048 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 160,743 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall is perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The front registration plate is deteriorated

The nearside front brake is binding slightly

Fail 1 Nov 2013 160,738 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall is perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The front registration plate is deteriorated

The nearside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2012 142,357 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 142,352 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 122,869 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 122,869 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 103,224 miles

The parking brake effiecency was only just met at 16% and wheels did not lock

Fail 15 Nov 2010 103,215 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 77,525 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 77,525 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 64,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,755 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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FV55 EEH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 EEH, 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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What year was FV55 EEH registered?

FV55 EEH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for FV55 EEH shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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