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FM05 OWE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,041 mi
Last recorded197,041 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 197,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 171,187 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 158,039 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged o/s rear

Fail 4 Sep 2015 158,039 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged o/s rear

Pass 31 Jul 2014 147,213 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

N/s and o/s steps corroded ,corroding out of prescribed areas.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear floor detteriating.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 147,116 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

N/s and o/s steps corroded ,corroding out of prescribed areas.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear floor detteriating.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 133,353 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 133,353 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 116,146 miles

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 21 Jul 2011 100,069 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 100,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 86,718 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,731 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,834 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 OWE 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 71.4%.

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 OWE, 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 OWE registered?

FM05 OWE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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