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FE05 SFF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,253 mi
Last recorded133,253 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 133,253 miles

offside seatbelt is slightly frayed.

slight play in rear d bushes.

Fail 25 May 2013 133,252 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre ia worn on the edges.

rear d bushes are worn.

windscreen is chipped.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 125,589 miles

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

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

centre prop bearing worn out

Pass 13 Apr 2011 112,918 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both inner rear tyres worn on inner edges.

n/s top marker light not working.

o/s/r outer tyre wearing on outer edge.

slight play in o/s steering rack.

slight play in rear d bushes.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 112,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both inner rear tyres worn on inner edges.

n/s top marker light not working.

o/s/r outer tyre wearing on outer edge.

slight play in o/s steering rack.

slight play in rear d bushes.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 112,369 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

both rear inner tyres are worn on inner edges

brake pedal rubber is worn

n/s/ cab roof marker light is innop

Pass 6 Apr 2010 95,105 miles

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

brake pedal rubber is worn on the edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 85,920 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 85,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 70,416 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 70,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SFF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SFF, 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 SFF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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