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FN05 WVP

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

257,040 mi
Last recorded257,040 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 WVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 257,040 miles

h/brake travel,o/s & n/s f brake pipes,wipers

Fail 2 Apr 2016 257,028 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1e)

wipers,brake pipes corroded,handbrake travel,corrosion o/s inner & outer sill

Pass 17 Apr 2015 248,780 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

chassis and body corrosion typical of year.

nearside inner rack joint play.

rear body end rail corroded.

rear inner arches corroded at floor.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 248,780 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

chassis and body corrosion typical of year.

nearside inner rack joint play.

rear body end rail corroded.

rear inner arches corroded at floor.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 238,981 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 238,979 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 227,684 miles

long hand brake travel

play in nearside rack arm inner joint

Pass 16 Mar 2012 216,329 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2011 207,999 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 4 Mar 2011 207,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

front discs worn

near side front side light slightly dim

rear door low latch has a fault

Pass 1 Mar 2010 183,452 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 156,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Feb 2008 126,962 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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FN05 WVP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN05 WVP, 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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FN05 WVP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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