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FM05 JVN

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,821 mi
Last recorded97,821 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 97,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear underside body paneling/most of underside has areas of corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2024 97,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear underside body paneling/most of underside has areas of corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2023 96,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Park brake lever has limited reserve travel

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear body panelling/most of underside has areas of corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2021 95,202 miles

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

Park brake lever has limited reserve travel

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 95,202 miles

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

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

Park brake lever has limited reserve travel

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 92,644 miles

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

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 26 Jun 2019 90,930 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,174 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,081 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 62,120 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,148 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,994 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,550 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,440 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,698 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,288 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 22,288 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 17,801 miles

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

slight play in steering rack [nearside]

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 JVN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM05 JVN registered?

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

Is FM05 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 JVN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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