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FA05 FTX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,910 mi
Last recorded132,910 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 FTX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 132,910 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 132,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 119,418 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 119,292 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 107,012 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system back box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 107,005 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working switch faulty (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system back box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 99,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,675 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 80,977 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,111 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 67,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,867 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,102 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,128 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 28,479 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 28,477 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak from n/s rear hub.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,999 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 FTX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FTX, 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 FTX registered?

FA05 FTX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is FA05 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 FTX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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