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FM05 JXA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

362,233 mi
Last recorded362,233 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2022 362,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing/wheel arch corroded nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded/next to offside step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper slightly corrosion around chassis

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper damage

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2018 351,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front surface corrosion on step

surface corrosion both side seals

Pass 19 Jan 2017 336,332 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o\s and n\s ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 336,332 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front All position lamps not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear All position lamps not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working r\n\s and r\o\s (1.1.C.1d)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o\s and n\s ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 335,432 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front seat belt buckel broken but works ok

rear step damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2014 335,432 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front seat belt buckel broken but works ok

rear step damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2013 316,359 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 316,359 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 307,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 307,846 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 286,546 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 258,134 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 217,706 miles

both rear wheels have side to side movment

o/s/f inner track arm hase slight knock

Pass 26 Jun 2008 158,037 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 JXA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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