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FE05 SFV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,500 mi
Last recorded165,500 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 165,500 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 156,038 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 152,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 144,493 miles

seatbelts starting to fray on edges

Fail 22 Oct 2015 144,422 miles

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

seatbelts starting to fray on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2014 131,464 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 108,884 miles

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

seat mechanism faulty doesnt always work

Fail 25 Apr 2013 108,733 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

seat mechanism faulty doesnt always work

Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,580 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 94,554 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,956 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 62,915 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,878 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,163 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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FE05 SFV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FE05 SFV, 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 SFV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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