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FM54 CHX

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,862 mi
Last recorded116,862 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 CHX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 116,862 miles

Exhaust box deteriorated.

Prop shaft centre bearing deteriorated.

Fail 31 Jan 2019 116,858 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded On rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust box deteriorated.

Prop shaft centre bearing deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 104,978 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded clipped on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes coated with grease/under seal.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 90,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded clipped on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes coated with grease/under seal.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 69,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,028 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 66,028 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,960 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 54,313 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 39,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,368 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,740 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,865 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,093 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 16,380 miles

nsf tyre worn to "2mm"

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 CHX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CHX, 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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What year was FM54 CHX registered?

FM54 CHX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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