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FL05 FWD

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

290,939 mi
Last recorded290,939 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 FWD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 290,939 miles

Inner Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underbody has had corrosion repairs and heavy sealer used

Fail 27 Apr 2017 290,939 miles

Inner Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Underbody has had corrosion repairs and heavy sealer used

Pass 5 May 2016 269,103 miles

slight rust over vehicle body in various spots

Pass 7 May 2015 243,964 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside and offside body sills corroded

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

Pass 2 May 2014 228,059 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

Pass 29 Apr 2013 221,851 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 220,271 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 220,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

general light corrosion forming on chassis/body etc

nearside front outter cv boot slight leak from clip

nearside outter sill poor condition

small stone chips and light scratching to front windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2011 198,547 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 164,709 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 134,815 miles

foot pedal rubber wearing

Pass 11 Mar 2008 102,748 miles

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

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

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 FWD is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FL05 FWD, 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 FL05 FWD registered?

FL05 FWD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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