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FM05 EXE

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,461 mi
Last recorded141,461 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 EXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 141,461 miles

offside drivers step corroded ,but not within prescribed areas

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2018 141,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside drivers step corroded ,but not within prescribed areas

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2017 132,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front seat mount corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 124,570 miles

Corrosion offside front door step outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion within 30cm of tow bar mountings, not considered excessive

Fail 13 Aug 2016 124,516 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor, inner sill, chassis (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion offside front door step outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion within 30cm of tow bar mountings, not considered excessive

Pass 13 Aug 2015 113,761 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 113,500 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Fuel hose leaking breather hose (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 100,923 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 91,570 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 91,569 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,339 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 68,845 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,845 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,346 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,066 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,774 miles

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 EXE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EXE, 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 EXE registered?

FM05 EXE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is FM05 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 EXE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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