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FV55 EFC

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,402 mi
Last recorded117,402 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 EFC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 117,402 miles

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

Nearside sill has slight corrosion

Nearside step has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Offside sill has slight corrosion

Offside step has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Pass 3 Sep 2016 117,781 miles

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

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

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

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

sills have corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2015 113,452 miles

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

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

nearside rear sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 7 May 2014 146,169 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 146,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2013 128,169 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 128,169 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 111,636 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 91,568 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 74,636 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 56,078 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 56,078 miles

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

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 EFC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV55 EFC, 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 FV55 EFC registered?

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

Is FV55 EFC safe to buy?

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