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FD05 ELU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,206 mi
Last recorded73,206 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 ELU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,206 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers deteriorating

drivers seat squab damaged

o/s headlight lens cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to n/s front wheelrim inside edge

damage to o/s rear outer wheel rim

damage ton/s rearinner wheel rim

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to o/s headlight

slight damage to o/s rear light lens

lift in propshaft 2nd centre bearing rubber

propshaft 1st centre bearing carrier fitted incorrectly

Fail 8 Jun 2011 56,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to n/s front wheelrim inside edge

damage to o/s rear outer wheel rim

damage ton/s rearinner wheel rim

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to o/s headlight

slight damage to o/s rear light lens

lift in propshaft 2nd centre bearing rubber

propshaft 1st centre bearing carrier fitted incorrectly

Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,571 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 31,008 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 21,468 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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FD05 ELU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD05 ELU, 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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FD05 ELU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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