2005 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · MV55 VPR
2005 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 199,178 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV55 VPR Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2023
- 199,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 VPR 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 VPR) between September 2008 and November 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Lighting (29 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 60% offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
MV55 VPR Mileage History
- 03/09/2008160,706 km
- 03/09/2008160,706 km
- 08/09/2009122,314 mi
- 10/09/2009122,314 mi
- 29/09/2010148,113 mi+25,799 mi
- 29/09/2010148,113 mi
- 04/10/2011170,068 mi+21,955 mi
- 07/10/2011170,068 mi
- 28/03/2013177,832 mi+7,764 mi
- 05/04/2013177,832 mi
- 11/04/2014180,546 mi+2,714 mi
- 17/04/2014180,546 mi
- 29/04/2015182,613 mi+2,067 mi
- 30/04/2015182,613 mi
- 11/04/2016184,423 mi+1,810 mi
- 11/04/2016184,423 mi
- 11/07/2017187,699 mi+3,276 mi
- 14/11/2018192,313 mi+4,614 mi
- 16/11/2018192,322 mi+9 mi
- 14/11/2019195,112 mi+2,790 mi
- 19/11/2019195,112 mi
- 22/10/2020196,154 mi+1,042 mi
- 28/10/2020196,164 mi+10 mi
- 15/11/2021197,513 mi+1,349 mi
- 17/11/2021197,513 mi
- 27/10/2022198,251 mi+738 mi
- 27/10/2022198,251 mi
- 15/11/2023199,178 mi+927 mi
Average of roughly 2,531 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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