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FA05 EBM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,379 mi
Last recorded184,379 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 EBM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 184,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

Fail 21 Jul 2016 184,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Jun 2015 184,194 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underbody corroded.

Fail 7 May 2014 182,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded.

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2014 182,872 miles

Offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded.

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 9 May 2013 177,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all metal brake pipes corroded

under body corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2013 176,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

low effort recorded at o/s/r wheel when parking brake applied

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Pass 1 May 2012 159,193 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear brake effort low

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2011 143,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 143,378 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 142,946 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 141,653 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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FA05 EBM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White 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 FA05 EBM, 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 FA05 EBM registered?

FA05 EBM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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