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FE05 VNL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

166,100 mi
Last recorded166,100 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 166,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 157,248 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 146,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 146,552 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 139,401 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 132,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2019 122,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,629 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 116,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside 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 1 Apr 2017 109,969 miles

0/s front tyre wearing on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches

damage to o/s rear lamp

end float to n/s and o/s rear hubs

travel at hand brake

Fail 27 Mar 2017 109,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

0/s front tyre wearing on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches

damage to o/s rear lamp

end float to n/s and o/s rear hubs

travel at hand brake

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,586 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s mirror glass

end float to n/s and o/s rear hubs

travel at handbrake

Fail 31 Mar 2016 104,586 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s mirror glass

end float to n/s and o/s rear hubs

travel at handbrake

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,174 miles

damage to o/s door mirror glass

end float to n/s and o/s rear hubs

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Mar 2015 98,174 miles

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

damage to o/s door mirror glass

end float to n/s and o/s rear hubs

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

end float to n/s and o/s rear hubs

Pass 2 Apr 2013 86,429 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

end float to n/s and o/s rear hubs

front number plate showing signs of damage

n/s door mirror glass broken

travel at hand brake

Fail 2 Apr 2013 86,429 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

end float to n/s and o/s rear hubs

front number plate showing signs of damage

n/s door mirror glass broken

travel at hand brake

Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,947 miles

rear diff has slight end float

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 80,947 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear diff has slight end float

Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s door mirror

end float to n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front number plate showing signs of damage

Fail 29 Mar 2011 75,168 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s door mirror

end float to n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front number plate showing signs of damage

n/s side loading door handel broken

travel at hand brake

Pass 30 Mar 2010 66,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s door mirror glass

n/s side loading door handel broken

o/s wiper starting to smear wind screen

small end float to n/s and o/s rearwheel hubs

Fail 29 Mar 2010 66,317 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s side loading door handel broken

small end float to n/s and o/s rearwheel hubs

Pass 30 Mar 2009 56,569 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate is slightly cracked

offside front mirror damaged but still visible to rear

slight float in the nearside and offside rear axle

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,246 miles

chip to wind screen zone[a]

damage to o/s door mirror glass

n/s front brake disc showing signs of corossion

Fail 27 Mar 2008 49,246 miles

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

chip to wind screen zone[a]

damage to o/s door mirror glass

n/s front brake disc showing signs of corossion

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 VNL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VNL, 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 VNL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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