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FG05 LPN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,276 mi
Last recorded176,276 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 176,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

complete underside corroding and rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2020 176,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrison underside

Pass 23 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2018 172,816 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both inner arches corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2018 172,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis next to engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 171,442 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 138,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damaged has grinding sparks melted into it going rusty (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 138,924 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black smoke (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underside step (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underside step (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear of wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damaged has grinding sparks melted into it going rusty (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 127,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to nsr and osr inner wheel arches not excessive

Fail 7 Sep 2015 127,352 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner wheel arch chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to rear of wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to nsf outer wheel arch

corrosion to nsr and osr inner wheel arches not excessive

Pass 1 Sep 2014 111,257 miles

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

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

corrosion to under side body

cut in nsr tyre tread

Fail 27 Aug 2014 111,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

corrosion to under side body

cut in nsr tyre tread

Pass 15 Aug 2013 86,666 miles

o/s/f tyr bald on outer edge

Fail 6 Aug 2013 86,666 miles

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

o/s/f tyr bald on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,157 miles

general corrosion to all chassis and some sill areas non excessive

light corrosion forming on all metal brake pipes

n/s/f side light slightly dull possibly requires new bulb

Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,301 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,638 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,649 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 29,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,100 miles

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

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

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 LPN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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