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2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

232,556 mi
Last recorded232,556 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 SEO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 232,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion dropside holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion dropside holed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 232,556 miles

Nearside Front brake disc insecure bolt missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc insecure bolt missing (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion dropside holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion dropside holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,291 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 92,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside handbrake cable damaged

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,117 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 80,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,670 miles

Front number plate cracked

Handbrake travel

Nail in tread of offside rear inner tyre and pressure low

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,911 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 64,904 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Damage to handbrake cables

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

Offside reverse light inoperative

Oil leak

Pressure low in nearside rear inner tyre

Slight wear in rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,152 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,641 miles

Cab top running light not working.

drivers seat adjuster loose. Seat secure.

Fail 30 Jan 2009 50,641 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Cab top running light not working.

drivers seat adjuster loose. Seat secure.

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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FE05 SEO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FE05 SEO, 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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FE05 SEO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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