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FY55 LVP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,031 mi
Last recorded151,031 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 LVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 151,031 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 148,157 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint Offside front

Fail 13 Feb 2019 148,155 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine oil getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2017 134,491 miles

one exhaust mounting brkt broken

Pass 14 Nov 2016 131,352 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 131,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 124,164 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 124,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 112,607 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 103,745 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 94,023 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,094 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,686 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,325 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,057 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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FY55 LVP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY55 LVP, 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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FY55 LVP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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