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FP05 RBU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,369 mi
Last recorded157,369 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 157,369 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 157,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 132,886 miles

siding door can not be opened from outside

Fail 27 Feb 2015 132,854 miles

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

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

siding door can not be opened from outside

Pass 3 Dec 2013 113,742 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front brake discs worn.

advise rusty brake pipes. advise replacement.

Fail 30 Nov 2013 113,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise front brake discs worn.

advise rusty brake pipes. advise replacement.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 100,431 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 100,431 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,534 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 87,530 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 72,237 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 71,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 60,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 RBU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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