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FM05 CVN

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022

Body panel slightly loose both sills (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2019

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front minor corrosion to chassis area

Offside minor corrosion to outer sill

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

minor corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2018 114,372 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 97,155 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2017 96,868 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler pipe/breather leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

fuel tank strap broken but tank not insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2016 72,123 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 71,425 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,627 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 40,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 40,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill /wing corroded/holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill corroded/holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill corroded/holed(full cill) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill/wing corroded/holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

exhaust corroded

general chassis corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,288 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 32,126 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 29,974 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 29,974 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nsr handbrake cable tight

Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,020 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,190 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,893 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,975 miles

front wipers poor

Fail 25 Jun 2008 12,970 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front wipers poor

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 CVN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CVN, 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 CVN registered?

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

Is FM05 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 CVN shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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