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FV55 ERY

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

57,336 mi
Last recorded57,336 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 ERY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 57,336 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 57,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 57,321 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 54,342 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 54,305 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,755 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 49,735 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 45,183 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,516 miles

Brake pipes greased unable to fully check

Fail 21 Nov 2016 38,498 miles

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

Brake pipes greased unable to fully check

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 29,818 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 29,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 29,108 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 27,678 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 27,678 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 25,824 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 22,919 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,914 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 18,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 18,542 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 ERY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ERY, 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 ERY registered?

FV55 ERY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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