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FG05 PUO

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,648 mi
Last recorded92,648 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 PUO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2019 92,648 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step corroded and holed in multiple places within 30cm to seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail split above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail split above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Holed/corroded 30cm of rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill holed 30cm to spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill holed within 30cm of front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Sill holed/corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Inner Sill/step holed outside 30cm

Offside Front Inner wheel arch is corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner and outer sill holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Step holed/corroded outside 30cm

Pass 16 Jan 2018 85,741 miles

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

Nearside Sill and step corroded and holed but outside of prescribed areas

Offside Front Step corroded and holed but outside of prescribed areas

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

Offside Inner and outer sill corroded and holed but outside of prescribed areas

Fail 9 Jan 2018 85,733 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged Breather pipe on tank split (7.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Holed within 30cm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured Broken (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Sill and step corroded and holed but outside of prescribed areas

Offside Front Step corroded and holed but outside of prescribed areas

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pinhole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner and outer sill corroded and holed but outside of prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jan 2017 77,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s under sill heavy corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 29 Dec 2016 77,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch & engine bay (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,196 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 65,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,925 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 54,587 miles

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

small crack in centre lower windscreen but not affecting drivers vision.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,454 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,044 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,715 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,079 miles

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

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

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 PUO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG05 PUO, 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 PUO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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