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FM05 OWZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,441 mi
Last recorded140,441 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 140,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 125,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis slightly corroded

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 114,206 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play end float (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play end float (2.6.2)

windscreen cracked nearside

Fail 18 Jul 2017 114,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play end float (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play end float (2.6.2)

windscreen cracked nearside

Pass 1 Jul 2016 103,483 miles

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

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

end float o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 30 Jun 2016 103,483 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

end float o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,334 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 99,334 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,742 miles

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

slight end float in rear half shafts

Fail 22 Jul 2014 94,742 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

screen cracked not encroaching swept area

slight end float in rear half shafts

Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,317 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 85,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield loose

unable to open n/s loading door

Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,217 miles

centre silencer corroded

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 75,217 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,198 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 64,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,277 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 50,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise front discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,979 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,406 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 OWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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