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FM05 JVV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,540 mi
Last recorded186,540 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 JVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 186,540 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eight passenger seats fitted when presented for test

Pass 7 Dec 2017 178,014 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 171,207 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 171,207 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside side load door inner door handle broken

Pass 15 Oct 2016 151,332 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 136,260 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 136,253 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of injection pump (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2014 128,221 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 115,274 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 115,274 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 107,654 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general under-vehicle rusted.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,983 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,483 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,590 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,385 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,053 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 12,256 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 JVV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White 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 JVV, 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 JVV registered?

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

Is FM05 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 JVV 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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