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FH05 FBO

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,685 mi
Last recorded184,685 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 FBO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 184,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside Rear Chassis near front of leaf spring mounting slightly corroded

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing Centre rear ()

Rear Cross member corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Sill and step is corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded and swelling (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Sill and step is corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Aug 2017 184,679 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside Rear Chassis near front of leaf spring mounting slightly corroded

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing Centre rear ()

Rear Cross member corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Sill and step is corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded and swelling (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Sill and step is corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 6 Sep 2016 177,372 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 177,372 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 169,137 miles

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

Rear axle has end float both sides.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 160,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 150,784 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 141,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 135,114 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 123,664 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 116,285 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 109,177 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s rear tread approaching limit

Fail 29 Aug 2008 109,177 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s rear tread approaching limit

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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FH05 FBO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FH05 FBO, 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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FH05 FBO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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