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FM05 JWJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,346 mi
Last recorded142,346 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 142,346 miles

Offside Front Cv boot weeping

Fail 28 Jul 2017 142,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Cv boot weeping

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 139,888 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 139,888 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 132,167 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 132,167 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 124,029 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Mar 2015 124,029 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2014 115,230 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 109,510 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 109,504 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 105,448 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 94,895 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 71,775 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 19 Jun 2009 35,496 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,563 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 JWJ 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 64.7%.

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 JWJ, 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 JWJ registered?

FM05 JWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is FM05 JWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 JWJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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