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FA05 FLG

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,301 mi
Last recorded184,301 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 184,301 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 184,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 184,173 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke at increased engine speed (7.3.A.1)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward hanger in two areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearward hanger in two areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside and Offside front inner wheel arch areas corroding

Nearside and Offside outer sills corroded not within a prescribed area

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside front chassis leg underbonnet corroding

Offside inner sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear bumpstops insecure

Rear crossmember heavily corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 177,556 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 177,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 173,359 miles

Nearside Front under sill corroded but not to excess

Nearside Front wheel brg slightly noisy

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel brg slightly noisy

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

o/s/r outer sill corroded but not to excess

Fail 14 Sep 2015 173,359 miles

Nearside Front under sill corroded but not to excess

Nearside Front wheel brg slightly noisy

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel brg slightly noisy

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

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

o/s/r outer sill corroded but not to excess

Pass 22 Aug 2014 161,890 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 151,345 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 150,505 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 136,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 123,887 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight diesel leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 110,241 miles

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 20 Feb 2008 102,905 miles

Dents & scratches to various panels. Front brake discs corroded & heavily lipped. Perishing & cracking to various suspension bushes. Surface corrsion to brake pipes. Slight smear from wipers.

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 FLG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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