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FL05 MHA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,577 mi
Last recorded171,577 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 171,577 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 165,563 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 165,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 146,074 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 146,074 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 125,347 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 98,663 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 73,888 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 72,210 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing smooth

Pass 9 Apr 2016 69,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,515 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 63,515 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

alot of movement in engine

Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,057 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 58,087 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,274 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,985 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 35,928 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,928 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,822 miles

slight oil leak from turbo area

Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,287 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 MHA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MHA, 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 MHA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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