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FN05 WVX

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,893 mi
Last recorded172,893 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 WVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 172,893 miles

Rear Passenger wheel arche slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 170,206 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 170,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ns sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings os sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osf inner arce/ suspension leg (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 167,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silancer (7.1.2)

all four brake pipes corroded

holes on both sides outter sills

rear cross member corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 167,350 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam both sides stop both headlights working (1.7.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arce (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsf step (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osf step (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nsf front step (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nsr trailing arm mounting (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silancer (7.1.2)

all four brake pipes corroded

holes on both sides outter sills

rear cross member corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 164,160 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

van under sealed

Fail 5 Mar 2016 164,150 miles

Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop both rears (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cills and step (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cills and steps (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 152,695 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement.

Slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2014 131,747 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 130,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 130,864 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 129,234 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 114,097 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 108,219 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 104,526 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 102,139 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 WVX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 FN05 WVX, 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 WVX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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