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DU05 FMX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,595 mi
Last recorded142,595 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FMX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 142,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 132,157 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 132,156 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 118,015 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 118,003 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,888 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 99,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 83,555 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 69,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011
Fail 3 Dec 2010 50,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,799 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,832 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,320 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,892 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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DU05 FMX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU05 FMX, 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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DU05 FMX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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