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FM05 DXS

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

236,081 mi
Last recorded236,081 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 DXS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 236,081 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Inner rigger covered heavily with underseal

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch covered heavily with underseal

Offside Front Inner sill covered heavily with underseal

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill covered heavily with underseal

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner rigger covered heavily with underseal

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 236,081 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Inner rigger covered heavily with underseal

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch covered heavily with underseal

Offside Front Inner sill covered heavily with underseal

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill covered heavily with underseal

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner rigger covered heavily with underseal

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 233,838 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 233,793 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements headlamp illuminates with position lamp (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 226,865 miles

rear arches surface rust

Fail 25 Oct 2018 226,865 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamp illuminates instead (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch towards o/s/f door pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Halfshaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective inoperative (1.1.10 (f))

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

rear arches surface rust

Pass 27 Sep 2017 221,039 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 215,976 miles

o/s/r lamp unit slightly damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2016 215,976 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

o/s/r lamp unit slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2015 205,872 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 195,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 182,107 miles

end float felt at nearside and offside rear wheels

Fail 14 Feb 2013 181,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

end float felt at nearside and offside rear wheels

Pass 23 Feb 2012 140,973 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 109,682 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,128 miles

rear driveshafts have some side play in axle

Pass 28 Feb 2009 59,116 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 59,116 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,822 miles

Oil leak

end float in offside and nearside rear hubs close to excessive

Fail 2 Jul 2008 54,816 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

unable to check o/s and n/s rear tyres and bearings etc due to brake bind

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 DXS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FM05 DXS, 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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FM05 DXS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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