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EU05 FVW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,314 mi
Last recorded147,314 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 FVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 147,314 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (underseal) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake 16%

Pass 30 Jan 2021 145,011 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion on wheel arch but not seriously weakening structure

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

Nearside Rear Slight imbalance on handbrake, passed on roller test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 143,918 miles

Both Front Inner Wing Corroded

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 142,015 miles

Both Front Inner Wings Corroded

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 142,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre Inner Sill Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Corroded Above Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both Front Inner Wings Corroded

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 162,206 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 162,201 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking ?????????? tank wet (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack knuckle joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

gearbox oil leaking from drive shaft

Pass 16 Mar 2012 185,758 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 10 Apr 2009 140,508 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 125,515 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 125,238 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 125,237 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 41,648 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 41,647 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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EU05 FVW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EU05 FVW, 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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EU05 FVW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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