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FM05 LHH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,140 mi
Last recorded129,140 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 129,140 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 129,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 114,054 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2013 103,989 miles

Both front tyres on limit

slight roughness nearside front bearing

Fail 6 Aug 2013 103,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both front tyres on limit

slight roughness nearside front bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 93,293 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 93,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 85,608 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 85,509 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 73,647 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 73,647 miles

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

both front tyres at 2mm

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,190 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 38,097 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 38,097 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside mirror has minor damage

wipers starting to smear

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 LHH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LHH, 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 LHH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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