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FE05 VTY

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

243,079 mi
Last recorded243,079 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VTY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 243,079 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 243,054 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 234,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 232,707 miles

chip in screen

Pass 24 Feb 2015 229,040 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2014 223,941 miles

Oil leak

n/s sill damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2013 213,712 miles

n/s sill damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2012 205,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 196,834 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2010 185,309 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 174,997 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2008 157,495 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 VTY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE05 VTY registered?

FE05 VTY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FE05 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 VTY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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