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FV55 EFD

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

114,592 mi
Last recorded114,592 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 114,592 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 114,592 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 105,408 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 105,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 102,337 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 102,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 90,548 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 89,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat has movement

front tyres wearing low

o/s/ sill corroded

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 76,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 76,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 64,406 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,406 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 55,509 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 55,509 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,529 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 46,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 36,878 miles

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 27,075 miles

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

nearside front brake pads approx 50 percent worn

offside rear tyre approx 3mm tread remaining

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 EFD is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 EFD, 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 EFD registered?

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

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