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FM54 BEO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,468 mi
Last recorded138,468 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 BEO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 138,468 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 131,605 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 125,383 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 125,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill 30cms of seatbelt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both sills corroded but more than 30cms away from structural components

Pass 10 Dec 2020 118,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 118,314 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 113,095 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2019 113,094 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s step box corroded seems parting on step box req welding and further inspection and a good wax oiling (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s inner sill corroded /hole step box corroded req welding and further inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear prop shaft centre bearing as excessive (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 106,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 100,062 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail behind wheel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail behind wheel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 100,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering sill near axel mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail behind wheel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail behind wheel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 94,425 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 86,548 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Fail 8 Dec 2015 86,541 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,030 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,353 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,089 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,450 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,856 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,286 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,822 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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FM54 BEO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FM54 BEO, 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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FM54 BEO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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