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FL05 MHF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

197,187 mi
Last recorded197,187 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 197,187 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Front ball join has slight play

Offside Rear chassis near the suspension arm mount corrosion

Offside Rear tyre inner edge badly wear and close to legal limit

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi slight leak

general corrosion under the vehicle

windscreen has crack

Fail 13 May 2017 197,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance showing white light (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front both suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Front ball join has slight play

Offside Rear chassis near the suspension arm mount corrosion

Offside Rear tyre inner edge badly wear and close to legal limit

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi slight leak

general corrosion under the vehicle

windscreen has crack

Pass 28 May 2016 179,952 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front wind screen wiper has small split at end

exhaust system deteriorated

oil residue

under body corrosion

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 May 2016 179,951 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front wind screen wiper has small split at end

exhaust system deteriorated

oil residue

under body corrosion

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2015 157,866 miles

bodywork corroding

front wipers smearing slightly

oil residue around engine and gearbox

various brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 17 May 2015 157,866 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bodywork corroding

front wipers smearing slightly

oil residue around engine and gearbox

pas fluid low

various brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 132,524 miles

corrosion to underbody and bodywork

minor damage to windscreen

wear to front brakes

Fail 5 Apr 2014 131,886 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

corrotion all over vehicle

front pads worn low

sills corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 110,015 miles

exhaust corroded

ns and os sills have damage to them

nsf brake binding

os sill corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 110,015 miles

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

exhaust corroded

ns and os sills have damage to them

nsf brake binding

os sill corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2012 85,854 miles

brake fluid level low

exhaust corroded

front brake pads appear low

nearsider rear tyre perishing in sidewalls

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion to brake pipes

wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2011 71,306 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 67,271 miles

slight play in offside steering knuckle

Fail 27 Feb 2010 67,271 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play in offside steering knuckle

Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,734 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle

Fail 20 Mar 2009 60,734 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle

Pass 15 Mar 2008 46,229 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2008 46,229 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front bumper insecure

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 MHF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MHF, 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 MHF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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