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FM05 CVL

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,977 mi
Last recorded226,977 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 CVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 226,977 miles

Drivers seat damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 210,905 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 210,903 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2017 192,317 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 192,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 175,719 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s corroded not excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 160,406 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank breather pipe deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2014 137,720 miles

n/s/f wiper split on end

Fail 23 Oct 2014 137,708 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper split on end

Pass 26 Oct 2013 60,712 miles

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat belt worn

n/s door mirror case broken

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,101 miles

crack in windscreen not in drivers veiw

spare wheel missing

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,930 miles

'Screen cracked outside of drivers view

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,871 miles

drivers seat belt fluffing

front screen stonechipped

nearside door mirror damaged

slight wear front discs

Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,667 miles

both front wiper blades perishing

stonechips on front windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,271 miles

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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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FM05 CVL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM05 CVL, 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 FM05 CVL registered?

FM05 CVL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FM05 CVL safe to buy?

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