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FL05 FKJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

135,271 mi
Last recorded135,271 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 FKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 135,271 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 133,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 133,400 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting - Sil area holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp - Short circuit to rear fog, sides & reverse lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp - Short in circuit to indicators & side lights (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component missing - Leaf spring bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 131,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corrded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 6 Sep 2022 131,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected Wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corrded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2021 121,164 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 121,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,568 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 112,610 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Turbo pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 112,605 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Middle bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Turbo pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 108,274 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 108,271 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 105,688 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 103,736 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 100,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 100,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cluch master cylinder leacking flued

Fail 3 Sep 2014 96,171 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cluch master cylinder leacking flued

Pass 28 Sep 2013 85,912 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 71,537 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 159,206 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 159,098 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in steering rack at off side

Fail 29 Sep 2009 127,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 127,779 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 90,029 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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FL05 FKJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FL05 FKJ, 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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FL05 FKJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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