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FP05 FOA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,081 mi
Last recorded141,081 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 FOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 141,081 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 133,261 miles

chassis leg corroded but not holed

o/s/f inner rack has play

Fail 20 Nov 2020 133,261 miles

Brake performance not tested no brakes tested due to no servo assistance- due to engine not starting (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

chassis leg corroded but not holed

o/s/f inner rack has play

Fail 23 Jul 2020 133,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake imbalance

n/s number plate light out

o/s/r chassis leg corroded but not holed

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 10 Aug 2019 123,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

play in inner steering joints o/s/f and n/s/f

Fail 10 Aug 2019 123,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

play in inner steering joints o/s/f and n/s/f

Pass 13 Aug 2018 118,664 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills n/s and o/s and the under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 110,896 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 110,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 110,854 miles

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

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

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

Both rear chassis rails bulging due to corrosion. Recommend repair.

Both wiper blades smeary.

Front Both outer sills holed. Recommend repair.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. 195/70R15 C 104/102R. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty due to lack of routine maintenance. (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 106,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed. Recommend repair.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Chassis rail corroded.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Wiper blade smeary.

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 100,748 miles

Both front wiper blades split but clearing screen. Recommend replacement.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged. No cords exposed.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,226 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 88,226 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

OSR tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,374 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe slightly detiorated

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,741 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,944 miles

NSF tyre slight cut to inner wall

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,352 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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FP05 FOA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP05 FOA, 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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FP05 FOA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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