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FL05 JEU

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

292,067 mi
Last recorded292,067 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 292,067 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play On limit (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Water leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 292,067 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play On limit (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Water leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 276,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 25 May 2013 275,650 miles

Oil leak

slight rust to front chassies

Pass 23 May 2012 273,840 miles

generater belt starting to perish

oil leak

power steering componet damp

rear brake slightly imbalanceed

slight movement + starting to perish in gearbox mounting

slight movement in lower steering coloum bush

surface corrosion to front chassis rails nearside + offside

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front + rear inner wheel arches

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front to rear inner sills + front step box sections

Fail 22 May 2012 273,840 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

generater belt starting to perish

oil leak

power steering componet damp

rear brake slightly imbalanceed

slight movement + starting to perish in gearbox mounting

slight movement in lower steering coloum bush

surface corrosion to front chassis rails nearside + offside

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front + rear inner wheel arches

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front to rear inner sills + front step box sections

Pass 26 May 2011 257,350 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery in load area not secured to body

front suspension strut top mounts slight noise when turned when not under load

front wheel bearings movement at about maximum limits

under vehicle body has slight corrossion

Fail 25 May 2011 257,345 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery in load area not secured to body

front suspension strut top mounts slight noise when turned when not under load

front wheel bearings movement at about maximum limits

under vehicle body has slight corrossion

Pass 16 Mar 2010 210,655 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 159,217 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 159,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 108,286 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

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 JEU 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 66.7%.

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 JEU, 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 JEU registered?

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

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