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C21 RLP

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

287,421 mi
Last recorded287,421 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 RLP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 287,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight bind to brake

Offside Rear brake slight lagging in operation

Offside Rear park bake low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear imbalance to brakes

Pass 19 Apr 2017 243,758 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 243,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner steps (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 228,814 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 213,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r handbrake cable insecure

o/s/r axle/hub slight leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 199,291 miles

o/s mirror housing slight damage

Fail 18 Jan 2013 187,670 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 187,670 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 176,066 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 162,451 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 137,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2009 137,806 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 120,323 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 120,323 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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C21 RLP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C21 RLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C21 RLP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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