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FD05 OTP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger sliding door does not open

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger sliding door does not open

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side window damaged

Nearside sliding door does not open from the outside

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner corrosion to inner sill area

Offside Outer corrosion to sill area

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leak

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Fail 9 Jan 2024

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side window damaged

Nearside sliding door does not open from the outside

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner corrosion to inner sill area

Offside Outer corrosion to sill area

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leak

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 2 Sep 2022

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

No rear seats fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 75,805 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Window in an unacceptable condition Back door (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure Damaged (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 73,112 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021

Offside Front Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a front steered axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured Front mounting (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured Front mounting (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate damaged and deteriorated

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Brake slightly slower to increase

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate damaged and deteriorated

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Brake slightly slower to increase

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 63,691 miles

Nearside Stairs in a deteriorated condition slide door top step trim damage (9.7 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 63,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stairs in a deteriorated condition slide door top step trim damage (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 53,548 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 49,572 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,877 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 41,689 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,470 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 36,431 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (6.2.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,843 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 32,843 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,055 miles

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

end float on nearside rear wheel bearing .

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,694 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 59,910 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 59,908 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Speed limiter plate not clearly and indelibly marked with the set speed (6.9.2a)

Speed limiter plate not in a conspicuous position. (6.9.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,749 miles

slight damage offside front tyre wall

Pass 28 May 2008 14,129 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 7,873 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 2,874 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 OTP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OTP, 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 OTP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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