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ET05 FNG

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,000 mi
Last recorded149,000 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 FNG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2015 149,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 149,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 141,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 7 Jun 2013 127,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 6 Jun 2013 127,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 18 Jun 2012 109,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 18 Jun 2012 109,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 8 Jun 2011 90,072 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 75,903 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 75,903 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,064 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,624 miles

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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ET05 FNG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET05 FNG, 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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What year was ET05 FNG registered?

ET05 FNG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is ET05 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 FNG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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