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FV55 EHS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,717 mi
Last recorded170,717 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 170,717 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 170,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 150,562 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 150,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 132,635 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 97,703 miles

near side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Nov 2010 83,828 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 83,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,465 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,964 miles

drivers door mirror held in with tape

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 EHS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EHS, 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 EHS registered?

FV55 EHS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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