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FL05 MXZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,570 mi
Last recorded200,570 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 200,570 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 191,887 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 191,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 172,077 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 154,736 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 154,736 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 146,897 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 146,868 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 125,591 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 107,647 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 107,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 92,718 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 92,718 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 92,637 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 92,637 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 MXZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MXZ, 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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What year was FL05 MXZ registered?

FL05 MXZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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