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FA05 FOD

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

180,194 mi
Last recorded180,194 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 180,194 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 180,175 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 180,152 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted O/S/F - BENT (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH N/S & O/S (1.8)

Stop lamp not working N/S/R (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F INNER SILL / STEP - MARKED YELLOW (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/F INNER ARCH UPPER - MARKED YELLOW (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F INNER ARCH UPPER - MARKED YELLOW (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S/R TREAD LIFTING - 195 70 15C 104 / 102 (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S/R CHASSIS LEG / OUTER PANEL - MARKED YELLOW (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/R OUTER CHASSIS LEG - MARKED YELLOW (6.1.B.2)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly N/S/F (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

coil spring broken N/S/F (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ALL FOUR WHEEL ARCH'S BECOMING CORRODED ON OUTER BODY

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S BECOMING LIPPED / CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

N/S/F FOG LAMP INOP

N/S/F TYRE BOLD ON EDGES - 195 70 15 C 104 / 102

PAS FLUID ON MIN

SIGNS OF ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 174,450 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 173,787 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 173,787 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 170,416 miles

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2015 170,416 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 152,828 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 143,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 143,216 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 127,985 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 127,505 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2011 99,900 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 78,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 78,135 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 70,836 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 49,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Nov 2008 49,141 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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 FOD 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 57.9%.

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 FOD, 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 FOD registered?

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

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