2005 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · FL54 URM
2005 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 24 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 221,329 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL54 URM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 221,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL54 URM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit (FL54 URM) between December 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 185/75/16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FL54 URM Mileage History
- 18/12/2023208,230 mi
- 21/12/2023208,319 mi+89 mi
- 16/12/2024219,227 mi+10,908 mi
- 17/12/2024219,243 mi+16 mi
- 10/07/2026221,329 mi+2,086 mi
Average of roughly 5,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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