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FL05 HVW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,712 mi
Last recorded193,712 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 193,712 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 155,784 miles

parking brake 16% nearside rear slightly low effect

Pass 5 Mar 2015 116,669 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 96,711 miles

Offside front tyre has a nail in the tyre and also the tyre is worn on inner edge

Rear has a slight squeaking noise coming from a bush

Slight corrosion around sill and chassis/frame area

Slight play coming from rear

Pass 14 Mar 2013 97,641 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,474 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 89,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight noise in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,947 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,872 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 65,872 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,229 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,321 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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FL05 HVW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

FL05 HVW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FL05 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 HVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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