2005 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · VU55 WPM
2005 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VU55 WPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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VU55 WPM 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 WPM) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 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 (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75/16 c (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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