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FM05 LFY

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,166 mi
Last recorded172,166 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 LFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2019 172,166 miles

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

Nearside Body insecure step (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger to body panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Body insecure step (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis for subframe fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger to body panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 156,064 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 156,064 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings has been welded and repaired (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings has been welded and repaired (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 155,966 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension top turrett mounting (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear spring hanger (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 152,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 148,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 144,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 137,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 132,395 miles

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

o/s front brake disc pitted

Pass 9 Jan 2012 128,717 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 121,855 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 115,462 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 107,807 miles

near side front screen washer / one jet inoperative

slight /knocking noise in steering rack/pinion

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 LFY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LFY, 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 LFY registered?

FM05 LFY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FM05 LFY safe to buy?

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