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FM05 OZW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

133,842 mi
Last recorded133,842 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2025 133,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working roof light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch within 30cms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch within 30cms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front crossmember corroded under radator

Pass 8 Sep 2023

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

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front front bumper cross member corroded ok at time of test

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 119,782 miles

Central Front under body corosion fully underseald ok at time of test

Fail 15 Jun 2022 119,770 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction flowers and lights (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 116,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

clutch pedal has play

Fail 28 May 2021 116,929 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

clutch pedal has play

Pass 20 Nov 2019 115,241 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 109,635 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 103,150 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 96,370 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

handbrake close to no reserve travel

n/s mirror backing damaged and repaired by tape

o/s/f upper marker light inop

Fail 28 Oct 2016 96,370 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

handbrake close to no reserve travel

n/s mirror backing damaged and repaired by tape

o/s/f upper marker light inop

Pass 23 Nov 2015 92,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,823 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 87,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,344 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 82,344 miles

Offside Front Glazing/screen/partition insecure and likely to fall out (6.9.2)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 77,008 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 72,038 miles

ABS wiring insecure rear axle.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 72,038 miles

ABS wiring insecure rear axle.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,334 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 64,334 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2009 44,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,868 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,107 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 28,107 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front Upper Front outline marker lamp(s) missing (1.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 18,555 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 6,624 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 OZW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 OZW, 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 OZW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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