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FM05 JVG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

295,162 mi
Last recorded295,162 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 JVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 295,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 295,159 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire INJECTORS (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS NOT SECURE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 281,513 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 281,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 267,997 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, all others greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

both front inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2019 267,995 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, all others greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

both front inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 May 2018 257,374 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level close to minimum (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides step and sill areas underside (5.2.6)

Nearside corrosion to sill below nearside load door

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

body panels rear both sides lower edge to valances corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 257,303 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking dripping off back plate (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre distorted (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level close to minimum (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides step and sill areas underside (5.2.6)

Nearside corrosion to sill below nearside load door

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

body panels rear both sides lower edge to valances corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 244,633 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 242,625 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 241,306 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 236,521 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 233,399 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2012 231,075 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 230,014 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs inner surfaces corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2010 214,469 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

mirror glass cracked offside

warning light on dash (battery)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 186,931 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 151,340 miles

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

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

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 JVG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JVG, 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 JVG registered?

FM05 JVG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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