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FL05 MHE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,451 mi
Last recorded163,451 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 163,451 miles

front brake pads low

under sills coated with body filler

underside sprayed with under sealent

Fail 12 May 2018 162,354 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arches nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

screen cracked out of wipers sweep

Pass 20 May 2017 151,163 miles

slight corrosion to wheel arches and body

Fail 22 Apr 2017 151,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill[complete] (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damage

wheel arches and sills corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 136,473 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 136,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 117,737 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 117,737 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 96,939 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 96,939 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,075 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,914 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 51,548 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 46,865 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,406 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 MHE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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