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FG05 NRV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

156,280 mi
Last recorded156,280 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2017 156,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear spring swinging shackle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Extensive corrosion through out entire vehicle structure (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

THIS VEHICLE IS UNFIT TO BE ON THE ROAD

Pass 17 Mar 2016 147,571 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 147,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 135,103 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 134,930 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring 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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 123,490 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 123,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 105,329 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 105,329 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,167 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 95,047 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,137 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 80,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 65,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,439 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,153 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 NRV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 NRV, 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 NRV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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