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FV55 EHR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,597 mi
Last recorded115,597 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 EHR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 115,597 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 115,597 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 107,850 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 103,155 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Considerable corrosion to vehicle but not seriously affecting prescribed areas

Fail 3 Feb 2016 103,099 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flash fast when brakes on (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flash with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis engine bay (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

coil light flashing

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 96,780 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorating / heat shield adrift

Fail 11 Feb 2015 96,780 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorating / heat shield adrift

Pass 30 Jan 2014 87,688 miles

o/s front chassis corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2014 87,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

o/s front chassis corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 78,627 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 71,154 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 71,154 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 62,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2011 62,882 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2010 52,734 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,734 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 EHR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EHR, 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 EHR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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