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FA05 EXE

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 EXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2022

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced To rear both sides sills inner and outer as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced And rear both sides as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 145,196 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion spots on wheel arches /black sealant and body filler applied

Pass 6 Jan 2020 140,602 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and inner sill both sides/body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and inner sill, body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion bubble on wheel arches

Pass 15 Oct 2018 133,459 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner And outer sill has tressas of filler and heavley seallanted

Underbody general corrossion

Underbody has general corrossion

Pass 4 Aug 2017 124,146 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all weldings heavily sealented hard to inspect

brake pipes slightly pitted

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2017 124,143 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides by rear leaf spring mount area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides inner wheek arch (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes slightly pitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 124,963 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL AREA UNDERSIDE (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING AREA (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded LOWER INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL AREA UNDERSIDE (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded LOWER INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Central Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test WITHIN DRIVERS VIEW ()

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion LOWER OUTER BODY (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion LOWER OUTER BODY (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear EXHAUST SECTION OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED CORRODED BUT SECTION HAS NO EXHAUST LEAK

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 117,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis rail behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front seat mech getting worn

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis rail behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both sides floor/deck at rear behind wheels getting corroded,not structural

Fail 27 Jul 2016 117,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower backing sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower body/backing sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis rail behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front seat mech getting worn

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis rail behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both sides floor/deck at rear behind wheels getting corroded,not structural

Pass 30 Jul 2015 105,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 95,924 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 95,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 87,212 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,518 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 70,121 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,732 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 62,732 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,480 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,867 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 EXE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EXE, 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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FA05 EXE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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