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FY55 PGE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,434 mi
Last recorded133,434 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 PGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 133,434 miles

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

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle covered in mud (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear row (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 133,434 miles

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

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle covered in mud (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear row (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 131,552 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 131,552 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 128,791 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front smell of diesel under bonnet area ? (no leak found at time of test )

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch to wing panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/valance area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner road wheel inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up 16% (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 124,199 miles

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

oil leak

vehicle covered in mud underneath

Pass 10 Mar 2022 121,550 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 120,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 118,066 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 111,686 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd bearing rubber (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,132 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 103,232 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 96,840 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 96,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 92,477 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,182 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 75,474 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,663 miles

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

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

nearside rear wheel arch moulding missing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,564 miles

front bumper loose

small chip o/s screen

wipers worn

Pass 26 Aug 2008 36,085 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,249 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,269 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 PGE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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