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FY55 PVW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

203,715 mi
Last recorded203,715 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 203,715 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded not within 30 cm of mounting point at time of test

Fail 17 May 2017 203,709 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded not within 30 cm of mounting point at time of test

Pass 17 May 2016 144,485 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 144,481 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 140,966 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 140,966 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 133,909 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear chassis corroded not within 30 cm of mounting point

Pass 25 Apr 2013 120,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 108,732 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 94,942 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 94,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 74,779 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 52,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,709 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 PVW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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