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FM05 JWZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,141 mi
Last recorded158,141 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 158,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal offside and nearside (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2018 154,128 miles

Front Position lamp not working side lights both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer cill damadged

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 141,699 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 141,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 141,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Engine oil leak

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

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm also bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight Diff oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Multiple damages (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 128,547 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Chip in screen

Corrosion to parts of exhaust

Damage to both body sills

N/s mirror incomplete

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 116,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced corrosion to parts of exhaust system

dip stick tube insecure

some (end float) in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Jun 2015 116,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced corrosion to parts of exhaust system

dip stick tube insecure

some (end float) in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jul 2014 104,428 miles

damage to windscreen

wear to front brake discs

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 104,422 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

damage to windscreen

wear to front brake discs

wires disconnected from tow bar electrics

Fail 13 Jun 2013 92,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 92,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 80,312 miles

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

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

discs rusty

tow bar eletrics and socket damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2012 80,309 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

discs rusty

tow bar eletrics and socket damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,252 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,827 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,783 miles

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

Nearside 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 JWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 JWZ, 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 JWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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