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EU05 FVZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

261,941 mi
Last recorded261,941 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 261,941 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 256,350 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bodywork has corrosion in o/s/f wing near bumper mounting and inside n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 27 Sep 2016 248,852 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Wiper pivots worn excessively

slight corrosion at o/s step

slight corrosion to both rear spring rear prescribed areas

slight corrosion to o/s sill

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 9 Mar 2016 244,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 244,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 236,284 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on steering rack (2.3.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 236,229 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on steering rack (2.3.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 223,866 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 223,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

both sides front suspension lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

fuel tank appears damp

Pass 21 Aug 2014 212,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all underside slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 212,275 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all underside slightly corroded

both wiper blades starting to split at edges

Pass 14 Feb 2014 213,250 miles

drivers seat mechanism slightly worn

Pass 26 Nov 2013 201,265 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 192,078 miles

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

all underside and sills slightly corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2013 192,078 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

all underside and sills slightly corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2012 183,033 miles

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

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

all underside slightly corroded

both front suspension arm lower bushes slightly deteriorated

steering rack pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 181,512 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 174,607 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 168,342 miles

Both the front brake discs are slightly worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

The power steering oil is on the minumum

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

Fail 19 May 2011 168,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both the front brake discs are slightly worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

The power steering oil is on the minumum

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 84,412 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 84,411 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,564 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,379 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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EU05 FVZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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