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FL05 HWS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

235,054 mi
Last recorded235,054 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 HWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 235,054 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 196,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 196,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 159,148 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 159,148 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 117,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 103,259 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 96,980 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 85,239 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 HWS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

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

Is FL05 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 HWS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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