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FM05 LLV

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,159 mi
Last recorded155,159 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 LLV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 155,159 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 152,374 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 144,802 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both lower outer body sills corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 138,580 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors/inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 138,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors/inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 137,014 miles

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on raised tread edge, 195/70/15

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

screen cracked, not obscuring NT's view during testing

various underside surface corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2015 137,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on raised tread edge, 195/70/15

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

screen cracked, not obscuring NT's view during testing

various underside surface corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2014 123,367 miles

corrosion n/s/r inner sill, not a load bearing support member.

screen cracked, not obscuring NT's view.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 112,544 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

fuel tank breather hose split but not leaking at time of test

oil leaking from engine

Pass 15 Oct 2012 98,296 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 98,296 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 83,054 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 83,054 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 64,570 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,022 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 54,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 46,435 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,435 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LLV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LLV, 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 LLV registered?

FM05 LLV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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