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FV55 EGU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,565 mi
Last recorded70,565 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 EGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,565 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,095 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 62,001 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 58,890 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 58,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,738 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,746 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 48,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 43,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 37,965 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,867 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,022 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,251 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 21,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,840 miles

N/S mirror cracked

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 EGU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EGU, 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 EGU registered?

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

Is FV55 EGU safe to buy?

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