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FV55 OBC

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,130 mi
Last recorded111,130 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 OBC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 111,130 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 108,085 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 104,171 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 99,606 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 93,514 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 93,512 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSF STEP AND ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OS & NS INNER AND OUTER SILLS BOTH FRONT AND REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 93,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 85,660 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,233 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 80,210 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 96,304 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 96,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 94,351 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017

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

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

exh starting to peel

fuel tank breather damp

slight play propshaft rear uj

Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,864 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 88,765 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,699 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

exh poor cond

play in rear drive shafts

Pass 30 Dec 2011 67,248 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 30 Dec 2011 67,246 miles

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

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

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,116 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s mirror damaged

slight play rear halve shafts

Fail 10 Jan 2011 53,815 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s mirror damaged

slight play rear halve shafts

Pass 16 Jan 2010 39,852 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 39,554 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,233 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 27,218 miles

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

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 OBC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OBC, 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 OBC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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