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FL03 DEG

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,246 mi
Last recorded85,246 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 DEG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 85,246 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 77,175 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 73,749 miles

All tyres are perishing on sidewalls

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 71,463 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 71,463 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,308 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,282 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,248 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,175 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,735 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,205 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 54,201 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 49,287 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,009 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,541 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,523 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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FL03 DEG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FL03 DEG, 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 FL03 DEG registered?

FL03 DEG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is FL03 DEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 DEG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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