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FA05 EES

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,270 mi
Last recorded196,270 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 196,270 miles

front pads will need replacing soon

Fail 22 Jan 2016 196,225 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 177,193 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 175,916 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 8 Sep 2012 173,416 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 170,172 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 161,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 135,178 miles

Coolant leak

O/s steering rack has play.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 135,157 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

O/s steering rack has play.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 100,175 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 100,155 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracks to offside mirror

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 EES is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA05 EES registered?

FA05 EES is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is FA05 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 EES shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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