2005 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · VU55 VMV
2005 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 236,572 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU55 VMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2024
- 236,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU55 VMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit (VU55 VMV) between January 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2024 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened under wheel arch (5.3.3 (”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
VU55 VMV Mileage History
- 17/01/2022340,375 mi
- 23/02/2023230,400 mi-109,975 mi
- 17/04/2023230,986 mi+586 mi
- 23/07/2024236,516 mi+5,530 mi
- 05/08/2024236,572 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly -40,731 miles per year across 5 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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