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FY55 PVD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,760 mi
Last recorded110,760 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 110,760 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 110,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step in area of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer And inner sills corroed

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

Offside Front Door step, inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Inner And outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 106,441 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 100,505 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill

Nearside Rear Outer sill

Offside Rear Outer sill

Pass 17 Nov 2016 96,506 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 96,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 90,040 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 90,040 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 86,209 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,209 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 82,648 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 82,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 79,287 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 79,287 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 76,886 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 74,459 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 68,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,073 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 57,073 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 PVD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FY55 PVD, 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 PVD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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