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FV55 EHF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,873 mi
Last recorded190,873 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 190,873 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 190,455 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 190,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside load o door outer handle not working

Pass 19 Mar 2014 186,929 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate and heat shield insecure

front brake application slightly uneven

front brake discs corroded,worn and offside brake pads getting low

front coil springs starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe slightly damaged and starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear tyre slightly damaged

pas fluid slightly low

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

slight wear in rear prop shaft UJ

Fail 14 Mar 2014 186,926 miles

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

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

damage to offside rear tyre tread close to exposing inner cords

exhaust starting to deteriorate and heat shield insecure

front brake application slightly uneven

front brake discs corroded,worn and offside brake pads getting low

front coil springs starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe slightly damaged and starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

pas fluid slightly low

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

slight wear in rear prop shaft UJ

Pass 18 Mar 2013 174,749 miles

front brake discs worn and brakes slightly out of balance

front coil springs starting to corrode

offside headlamp slightly out of focus

pas fluid getting low

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Mar 2013 174,543 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and brakes slightly out of balance

front coil springs starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe slightly damaged

pas fluid getting low

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Mar 2012 159,479 miles

brake pedal pad slightly worn

front brake discs worn and brakes slightly out of balance

front coil springs starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe slightly damaged

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Mar 2012 159,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

front brake discs worn and brakes slightly out of balance

front coil springs starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe slightly damaged

offside front tyre valve starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear and nearside front tyre valves starting to deteriorate

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Mar 2011 129,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal pad slightly worn

front brake discs slightly worn and slightly distorted

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to perish

Fail 25 Feb 2011 129,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal pad slightly worn

front brake discs slightly worn and slightly distorted

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to perish

Pass 19 Feb 2010 102,553 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 85,885 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 85,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 EHF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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