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FV55 OCD

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

67,928 mi
Last recorded67,928 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 OCD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 67,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & o/s/front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 67,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & o/s/front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working new bulbs & switch (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 66,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & o/s/front inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & o/s/rear spring hanger & rear bumper areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 66,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & o/s/front inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & o/s/rear spring hanger & rear bumper areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 65,900 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassie top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 63,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & o/s front rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside front inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal & offside inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis & floor areas over Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 63,349 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill /step /inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,920 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 61,918 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 59,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 59,445 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 56,313 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 56,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 53,641 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 53,640 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 51,242 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 51,224 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 48,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 48,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,078 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 45,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,043 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 41,043 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,528 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 35,528 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 30,478 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 30,464 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 25,017 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,975 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 15,725 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 10,902 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 OCD is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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

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