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FM05 JVW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,827 mi
Last recorded64,827 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2018 64,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing at front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 56,250 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside slight play in n,s rack end

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

full cassis and floor undersealed

Fail 18 Dec 2017 56,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking breather pipe at filler pipe cracked and leaking fuel (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger mount and rear corner (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven service brake slow to react. (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at air box (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside slight play in n,s rack end

all chassis showing signs of corrosion.

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 44,873 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,583 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 37,387 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,897 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 36,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,390 miles

Both steering rack boots damp

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 28 Feb 2014 35,386 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both steering rack boots damp

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front grill missing

middle exhaust boxs corroded

nearside sill at rear holed and corroded

offside sill at rear cracked and corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,603 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 34,603 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,854 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,084 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 33,076 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,564 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 JVW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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