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FL05 MXF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,553 mi
Last recorded152,553 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 152,553 miles

body panels corroded

play inner steering arms

under sills and front and rear suspension areas covered with body filler and sprayed white

Fail 27 Apr 2017 152,553 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

body panels corroded

play inner steering arms

under sills and front and rear suspension areas covered with body filler and sprayed white

Fail 19 Apr 2017 152,507 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 139,322 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mount bearing binding

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside handbrake cable damaged and making intermittent contact with ground

Fail 18 Apr 2016 139,209 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mount bearing binding

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside handbrake cable damaged and making intermittent contact with ground

Pass 21 Apr 2015 124,780 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 124,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 110,624 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 110,622 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 91,844 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,072 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,928 miles

tyres worn

Fail 11 Mar 2010 52,827 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

tyres worn

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,841 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 49,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,861 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Suspect Slight play in o/s/f steering rack, Tracking check, Front tyres low on tread, Chips in front screen, Wood panels inside rear of van.

Fail 14 Mar 2008 38,861 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Suspect Slight play in o/s/f steering rack, Tracking check, Front tyres low on tread, Chips in front screen, Wood panels inside rear of van.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MXF 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 MXF, 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 MXF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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