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FL05 HWG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

243,961 mi
Last recorded243,961 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 243,961 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 243,956 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 239,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 239,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 235,620 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 20 Jun 2017 235,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 229,528 miles

Rear door sealed from inside during mobile home conversion.

Serious water leak from engine.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 229,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear door sealed from inside during mobile home conversion.

Serious water leak from engine.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 223,764 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 223,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 217,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 209,875 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

sliding door does not open from outside.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 209,875 miles

sliding door does not open from outside.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 74,661 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,661 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 70,849 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 70,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,863 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,736 miles

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 HWG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 HWG, 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 HWG registered?

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

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