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FA54 OBZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,889 mi
Last recorded81,889 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 OBZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 81,889 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine noisey (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near to rear front suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,506 miles

Offside general body corrosion ion

Pass 8 Aug 2023 80,798 miles

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 80,796 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 76,802 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 74,568 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 74,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 74,300 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 71,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,284 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2018 68,283 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

slight seep from n/s/r hub seal

Pass 1 Aug 2017 64,911 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2016 63,296 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,933 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 59,497 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 59,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,385 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,484 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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FA54 OBZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FA54 OBZ, 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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FA54 OBZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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