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FG05 EKR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,270 mi
Last recorded153,270 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 EKR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2016 153,270 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner wheel arches adjacent to springs (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear chassis both sides above springs (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear chassis both sides adjacent to rear spring front mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

Front discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2015 132,074 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 132,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 116,742 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 95,691 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front brake discs deteriorating

brake pedal anti-slip worn

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

nearside rear tyre cracking

underbody corrosion

wipers deteriorating

Fail 2 Oct 2013 95,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front brake discs deteriorating

brake pedal anti-slip worn

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

nearside rear tyre cracking

underbody corrosion

wipers deteriorating

Fail 29 Aug 2012 79,753 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Mar 2012 73,664 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,113 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,914 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,974 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 38,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FG05 EKR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 FG05 EKR, 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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What year was FG05 EKR registered?

FG05 EKR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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