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FV55 OJE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,761 mi
Last recorded72,761 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 72,761 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024

Brake cable damaged cable broken during test (1.1.15 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 71,780 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Underside of vehicle covered with a thick layer of mud

Fail 13 Jan 2023 71,776 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Rear Door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Underside of vehicle covered with a thick layer of mud

Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 69,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,223 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 67,223 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis next to strut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill below foot step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,223 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

holes in flatbed body

Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,836 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Tipper body corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 50,836 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust corroded

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tipper body corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 47,887 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2017 47,887 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x1 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2016 44,174 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2016 44,174 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 38,707 miles

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

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

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

load floor corroded and holed

Fail 6 May 2015 38,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

load floor corroded and holed

Pass 7 May 2014 33,138 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 33,138 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,327 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,151 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 23,149 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,329 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 14,689 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

HORN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 11,102 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 OJE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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