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EX05 FYE

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,285 mi
Last recorded175,285 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FYE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 175,285 miles

both outer sills rusted .

both rear chassie rusted

underside of van rusted .

Pass 28 Jul 2015 166,393 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 166,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 146,142 miles

rear main oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2013
Fail 2 Jul 2013

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 112,813 miles

Spare tyre defective

front pads next service

pump upo tyres

Fail 2 Jul 2012 112,813 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

front pads next service

pump upo tyres

Pass 27 Jul 2011 116,019 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front screen chips

Pass 23 Jul 2010 88,012 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 88,005 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 87,615 miles

screen has chips in it

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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EX05 FYE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue 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 EX05 FYE, 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 EX05 FYE registered?

EX05 FYE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is EX05 FYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FYE 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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