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FM05 OYV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,418 mi
Last recorded149,418 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 149,418 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable to compensator (1.1.15 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld on tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 149,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 147,417 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 147,402 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step significantly damaged entrance (9.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective number four (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened number five (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 140,473 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 140,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 133,082 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 133,082 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 127,178 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 127,178 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 122,674 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 122,674 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe adrift (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking breather pipe (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 115,863 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 115,862 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Driving control(s) anti-slip provision worn (6.8.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 22 May 2014 108,001 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 108,001 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 100,495 miles

Front to rear brake pipes not fully supported.

Loose items around drivers floor area secured at time of test.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 90,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 90,599 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 79,696 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 79,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,558 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 68,558 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,851 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,009 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 41,006 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,970 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,972 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 OYV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 OYV, 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 OYV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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