2005 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · LB55 FAO
2005 Ford Transit (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 151,254 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LB55 FAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/09/2026
- 151,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LB55 FAO Mileage History
- 11/09/2023144,555 mi
- 14/08/2024148,474 mi+3,919 mi
- 08/09/2025149,847 mi+1,373 mi
- 08/09/2025149,850 mi+3 mi
- 11/09/2026151,254 mi+1,404 mi
Average of roughly 2,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB55 FAO 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 (LB55 FAO) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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