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FV55 OCE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,099 mi
Last recorded152,099 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 OCE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 152,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2014 152,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2013 139,556 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 126,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres deteriorated

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2012 126,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres deteriorated

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2011 116,113 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 116,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 111,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 2 Sep 2010 111,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 92,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

screen damaged,refer also prior fail/advise 893174719355

Fail 10 Nov 2009 92,107 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wipre split

Pass 10 Dec 2008 76,273 miles

damage to screen outside prescribed areas

Fail 9 Dec 2008 76,270 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 76,265 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake high

windscreen damged

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 OCE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OCE, 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 OCE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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