2005 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · MV55 VPL
2005 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 181,697 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV55 VPL Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2024
- 181,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 VPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit (MV55 VPL) between August 2008 and January 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
MV55 VPL Mileage History
- 20/08/2008100,809 mi
- 22/08/2008100,809 mi
- 01/09/2009113,277 mi+12,468 mi
- 02/09/2009113,301 mi+24 mi
- 06/09/2010123,781 mi+10,480 mi
- 06/09/2010123,781 mi
- 23/09/2011135,950 mi+12,169 mi
- 06/08/2012148,620 mi+12,670 mi
- 20/08/2013163,337 mi+14,717 mi
- 20/08/2013163,337 mi
- 14/08/2014175,468 mi+12,131 mi
- 14/08/2014175,468 mi
- 21/08/2015187,136 mi+11,668 mi
- 21/08/2015187,136 mi
- 15/09/2016203,695 mi+16,559 mi
- 15/09/2016203,695 mi
- 21/09/2017214,132 mi+10,437 mi
- 17/10/2018217,358 mi+3,226 mi
- 17/10/2018217,358 mi
- 28/10/2019220,455 mi+3,097 mi
- 07/12/2020229,601 mi+9,146 mi
- 07/12/2020229,601 mi
- 03/12/2021167,938 mi-61,663 mi
- 09/12/2021168,081 mi+143 mi
- 06/12/2022176,118 mi+8,037 mi
- 04/01/2023176,484 mi+366 mi
- 08/01/2024181,689 mi+5,205 mi
- 08/01/2024181,697 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,258 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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