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FA05 FKZ

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,106 mi
Last recorded123,106 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 123,106 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 115,020 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 104,845 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 104,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 96,489 miles

BOTH SILLS TO FLOOR CORRODED & HOLED

Nearside Front sill holed

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED

Offside Front INNER WING ROTTEN AROUND ENGINE MOUNTING

Offside door sill holed

Fail 25 Sep 2017 96,486 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed (near brake flex mount) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front anchor point (2.4.A.3)

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

BOTH SILLS TO FLOOR CORRODED & HOLED

Nearside Front sill holed

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front INNER WING ROTTEN AROUND ENGINE MOUNTING

Offside door sill holed

Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,152 miles

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 90,152 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre tread 2.4mm

Nearside door step rotten & corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front brake disc corroded

play o/s rack inner joint

wipers worn & o/s split

Pass 24 Sep 2015 82,582 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 82,582 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,608 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 70,590 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 55,739 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,871 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 43,865 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,239 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 31,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,869 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 FKZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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