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FG05 FLA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FLA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019
Fail 26 Sep 2019 236,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2013 139,495 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 139,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Entrance/exit door damaged and function impaired (6.2.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 135,869 miles

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

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

Speed limiter plate not clearly and indelibly marked with the set speed (6.5.A.2a)

centre box outer skin coming away

nearside handbrake cable restricted movement

Pass 22 Oct 2012 135,869 miles

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

centre box outer skin coming away

nearside handbrake cable restricted movement

Pass 19 Oct 2011 124,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear back plate damp

Pass 13 Oct 2010 108,859 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 108,856 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 97,108 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 97,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.4d)

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,761 miles

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

Offside rear inner and outer tyres wearing low

Fail 1 Oct 2008 75,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

Offside rear inner and outer tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,511 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 51,432 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,588 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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FG05 FLA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FLA, 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 FLA registered?

FG05 FLA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is FG05 FLA safe to buy?

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