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FD05 LVE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,122 mi
Last recorded227,122 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 LVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2017 227,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

various corrosion to underside of vehicle that is holed but not in a prescribed area also other corrosion not holed or to excess at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2016 219,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 219,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately play in rack end (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 207,865 miles

various other corrosion under vehicle not in prescribed area or not holed

Fail 23 Sep 2015 207,865 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

various other corrosion under vehicle not in prescribed area or not holed

Pass 25 Sep 2014 184,801 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 161,378 miles

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

body corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2012 150,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes covered in grease

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

Pass 23 Aug 2011 138,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

slight cut to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2010 130,140 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 123,594 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 116,260 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 LVE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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