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FL05 MFZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019

Both front wheels look slightly cambered.

Both sills inner & outer corroded & holed in places but not within P/A.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes in various places. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall chunked - deep but no cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated doughnuts worn. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both O/S/F & O/S/R. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 262,115 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside sill corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 261,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 260,356 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 258,920 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Nov 2014 258,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2013 254,206 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Dec 2012 250,330 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 231,130 miles

no spare wheel/tyre found at time of test

o/s front tyre inner tread area starting to wear low

o/s rear amber side marker light lens missing light showing white light suggest fit new lens

Fail 23 Nov 2011 231,130 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no spare wheel/tyre seen at time of test strongly suggest obtain spare wheel/tyre to avoid being stranded in the event of a flat tyre

o/s front tyre inner tread area starting to wear low

o/s rear amber side marker light lens missing and showing white light suggest fit new lens

Pass 4 Dec 2010 178,487 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s marker light inop

Fail 4 Dec 2010 178,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

o/s marker light inop

Pass 14 Dec 2009 141,105 miles

o/s rear amber side possition light not working and lens missing (not mot testable item)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 141,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

n/s front tyre inner tread area starting to wear unevenly but legal at test

n/s o/s front screen wiper blades starting to smear screen but legal at test

o/s rear amber side possition light not working and lens missing (not mot testable item)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 112,684 miles

interior glove box door does not stay closed possible catch broken

n/s front brake disc inner face starting to corrode and pit not excessive and legal at test but suggest change soon

o/s side light/reflector not working and lens missing strongly suggest repair

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,046 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 58,021 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 MFZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MFZ, 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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FL05 MFZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FL05 MFZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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