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FD05 OCJ

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

237,993 mi
Last recorded237,993 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 OCJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 237,993 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 237,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 229,318 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 229,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2011 221,120 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 221,119 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 207,707 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 171,730 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 171,730 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 130,995 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 130,995 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 130,995 miles

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

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 OCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCJ, 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 FD05 OCJ registered?

FD05 OCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is FD05 OCJ safe to buy?

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