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FV55 JCY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,803 mi
Last recorded139,803 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 139,803 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 22 Jul 2015 139,803 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 24 Jul 2014 134,953 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 121,886 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 121,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 99,702 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 99,702 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 75,097 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,097 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,391 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 39,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 37,694 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 37,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,531 miles

offside track rod end has slight movement.

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 JCY 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 JCY, 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 JCY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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