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FM54 PFN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,888 mi
Last recorded213,888 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 213,888 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 213,888 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both wrong bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 213,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front, centre and rear chassis rails, undersills, floors, outersills, inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Mar 2020 213,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep under sill in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre / rear chassis rail outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2020 213,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 208,261 miles

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

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

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 203,720 miles

Offside Rear chassis heavily corroded but not through

Offside Rear outrigger corroded but not structual

Fail 15 Jan 2018 203,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill front to back (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 198,668 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R CHASSIS SWOLLEN BY BUMP STOPS

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 198,656 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

N/S/R AND O/S/R CHASSIS SWOLLEN BY BUMP STOPS

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 189,238 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR INNER ARCH HOLED AND CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 189,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR INNER ARCH HOLED AND CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 176,643 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2014 164,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 156,714 miles

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

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

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

nearside outer stil corroded

offside outer stil corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2013 156,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

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

nearside outer stil corroded

offside outer stil corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 149,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 140,381 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 140,159 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 134,984 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

fule tank has slight staning on sides advise check when tank filled with fule for leaks

Pass 21 Jan 2009 108,961 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 84,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear hub have side way movement suspet half shaft ends wearing

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 PFN 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 63.6%.

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 FM54 PFN, 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 PFN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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