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FP05 NGF

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,756 mi
Last recorded158,756 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 NGF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 158,756 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step/ inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

viscous fan bearing noisy and has play

Fail 7 Mar 2023 158,717 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in engine bay by fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step/ inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

viscous fan bearing noisy and has play

Pass 3 Mar 2022 155,565 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Under the step covered in substance difficult to assess have advised presenter

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

Patches of corrosion on body of vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2021 155,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Seat belt damaged passenger (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 140,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 135,745 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 135,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 132,044 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 132,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 131,533 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 131,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 125,407 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 111,729 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 100,971 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 87,280 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 87,272 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 72,102 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 59,761 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,228 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 43,226 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2008 27,808 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 NGF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NGF, 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 FP05 NGF registered?

FP05 NGF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is FP05 NGF safe to buy?

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