2005 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · VU55 VLK
2005 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 80,997 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU55 VLK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2025
- 80,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU55 VLK 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 (VU55 VLK) between August 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 53% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
VU55 VLK Mileage History
- 10/08/202272,290 mi
- 26/03/202472,104 mi-186 mi
- 20/03/202580,989 mi+8,885 mi
- 24/03/202580,997 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,322 miles per year across 4 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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