2005 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · VK55 VUG
2005 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 259,802 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 259,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK55 VUG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2023
- 259,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK55 VUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit (VK55 VUG) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2023 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: Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.90 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VK55 VUG Mileage History
- 02/08/2022256,530 mi
- 12/08/2022256,657 mi+127 mi
- 22/07/2023259,664 mi+3,007 mi
- 04/08/2023259,802 mi+138 mi
Average of roughly 3,257 miles per year across 4 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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