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FD05 LGN

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

257,916 mi
Last recorded257,916 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 LGN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 257,916 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

under body / n/s sill corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 242,794 miles

Under body corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2017 229,370 miles

Under body corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2016 104,047 miles

Underbody corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,823 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 94,863 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 24 Jan 2013 87,073 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,443 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,048 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 47,307 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,539 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 36,539 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,108 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 LGN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD05 LGN registered?

FD05 LGN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is FD05 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 LGN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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