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FV55 JFE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,679 mi
Last recorded174,679 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 174,679 miles

off side front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 20 Nov 2017 174,663 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 12 Nov 2016 169,889 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 169,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 165,030 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 165,028 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 158,682 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 158,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 149,269 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 149,269 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 141,936 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 141,933 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 134,900 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 134,899 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 126,778 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt missing at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2010

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

n/s/r seat belt missing at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2009 116,455 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 91,299 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 JFE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JFE, 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 JFE registered?

FV55 JFE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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