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FL05 MHX

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,168 mi
Last recorded110,168 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 110,168 miles

All Around Body & Doors Damaged

Brake actuating linkage mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Covers Fitted on Sills ( Inner & Outer)

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front & Rear (0.1 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension , Under-body, Steering, Exhaust, Sills & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 110,168 miles

All Around Body & Doors Damaged

Brake actuating linkage mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Covers Fitted on Sills ( Inner & Outer)

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front & Rear (0.1 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension , Under-body, Steering, Exhaust, Sills & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 93,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch multi holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch multi holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch multi holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch multi holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under carriage surface rust

Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,412 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills rear floor and inner wheel arches and both front inner wings

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both doors steps and under sills (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 90,390 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (floor area) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded behind bumper (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,050 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 82,582 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/r sill corroded.

rear cross member corroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 82,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/r sill corroded.

rear cross member corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,704 miles

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

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 79,644 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 74,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearaside rear outer sill area corroded but not excessive

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

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

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

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

Offside rear outer sill area corroded but not excessive

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearaside rear outer sill area corroded but not excessive

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

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

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

Offside rear outer sill area corroded but not excessive

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 70,814 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,345 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,957 miles

judder from rear brakes

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,573 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,607 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,269 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 MHX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MHX, 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 MHX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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