2005 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · MV55 VMY
2005 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 216,961 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV55 VMY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2024
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 VMY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit (MV55 VMY) between September 2008 and February 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
MV55 VMY Mileage History
- 30/09/200898,236 mi
- 07/09/2009105,075 mi+6,839 mi
- 23/09/2010121,078 mi+16,003 mi
- 27/09/2011135,544 mi+14,466 mi
- 27/09/2011135,544 mi
- 25/09/2012150,162 mi+14,618 mi
- 25/09/2012150,162 mi
- 24/09/2013164,735 mi+14,573 mi
- 26/09/2013164,840 mi+105 mi
- 29/12/2014168,949 mi+4,109 mi
- 06/01/2015168,949 mi
- 16/02/2016175,156 mi+6,207 mi
- 18/02/2016175,156 mi
- 07/02/2017182,291 mi+7,135 mi
- 10/02/2017182,307 mi+16 mi
- 07/02/2018187,985 mi+5,678 mi
- 09/02/2019193,351 mi+5,366 mi
- 13/02/2019193,401 mi+50 mi
- 14/02/2020198,816 mi+5,415 mi
- 15/02/2020198,816 mi
- 18/02/2021204,714 mi+5,898 mi
- 17/02/2022211,344 mi+6,630 mi
- 09/02/2023216,961 mi+5,617 mi
Average of roughly 8,267 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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