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FA05 EDR

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

276,711 mi
Last recorded276,711 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 EDR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 276,711 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 276,711 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 273,947 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 247,600 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 215,782 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Oct 2018 215,774 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2017 179,389 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 178,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 158,900 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 156,877 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 149,999 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 128,716 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 103,326 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 91,153 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dampness to both rear drums

o/s rear lamp cracked

slight play on both rack knuckles

Fail 31 Jul 2009 80,140 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dampness to both rear drums

o/s rear lamp cracked

slight play on both rack knuckles

Pass 5 Aug 2008 56,876 miles

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

o/s front side rail lamp not working

o/s mirror cracked

o/s reverse lamp broken

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 EDR is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FA05 EDR, 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 EDR registered?

FA05 EDR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is FA05 EDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 EDR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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