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FM05 OYS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,266 mi
Last recorded192,266 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OYS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 192,266 miles

General corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner step corroded and holed

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in both sides rear halfshafts at wheel end

Fail 24 Apr 2021 192,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner step corroded and holed

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in both sides rear halfshafts at wheel end

Fail 9 Apr 2021

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside inner sill, as per marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.49 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside front mirror outer casing missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.21 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Security of front bumper

Steering appears to be knotty during lock to lock, no obvious play evident

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 187,402 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 187,344 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 179,858 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily underseald unable to fully inspect

Pass 26 Jul 2017 179,848 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 179,845 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 179,798 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 179,798 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

water leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 173,487 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 163,048 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 147,600 miles

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

centre prop bearing worn

Fail 24 Apr 2012 147,600 miles

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

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

centre prop bearing worn

Pass 26 Apr 2011 129,660 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 108,651 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 108,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 91,609 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 71,546 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2008 71,546 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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 OYS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel 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 OYS, 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 OYS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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