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FP05 RCO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,471 mi
Last recorded129,471 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 129,471 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 129,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket on back box snapped off (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 126,822 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Corrosion to drivers door footwell, not prescribed

Corrosion to nearside sill, outside prescribed area

Corrosion to ns sill, outside prescribed area

Corrosion to nsf wheel arch, no sharp edges at time of test

Corrosion to nsr wheel arch, no sharp edge at time of test

Corrosion to offside front wheel arch, no sharp edges at test

Corrosion to osr wheel arch, no sharp edge at test

Corrosion to passenger door footwell, not prescribed

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

Nearside Corrosion to inner sill

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer anchorage (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Corrosion to inner sill

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer anchorage (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner section (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake service brake binding slightly, 40kg

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Up to 29% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Spare wheel not present

Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

Fail 30 Jul 2015 126,822 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Corrosion to drivers door footwell, not prescribed

Corrosion to nearside sill, outside prescribed area

Corrosion to ns sill, outside prescribed area

Corrosion to nsf wheel arch, no sharp edges at time of test

Corrosion to nsr wheel arch, no sharp edge at time of test

Corrosion to offside front wheel arch, no sharp edges at test

Corrosion to osr wheel arch, no sharp edge at test

Corrosion to passenger door footwell, not prescribed

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

Nearside Corrosion to inner sill

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer anchorage (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Corrosion to inner sill

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer anchorage (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner section (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake service brake binding slightly, 40kg

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Up to 29% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Spare wheel not present

Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

Pass 17 Jul 2014 111,610 miles

All remaining brake pipes have corrosion starting, does not appear excessive

Bonnet latch mechanism sticking but does secure bonnet

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

Handbrake requires strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need attention

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

Nearside rear inner tyre wall has an indentation which may be the result of damage to tyree wall, not a bulge or tear

Various points of corrosion araound chassis/bodywork, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed areas

offside rear tyre inner wall cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2014 111,608 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All remaining brake pipes have corrosion starting, does not appear excessive

Bonnet latch mechanism sticking but does secure bonnet

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

Handbrake requires strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need attention

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

Nearside rear inner tyre wall has an indentation which may be the result of damage to tyree wall, not a bulge or tear

Various points of corrosion araound chassis/bodywork, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed areas

Pass 27 Jun 2013 99,890 miles

Bonnet catch sticking but latches securely

Corrosion along both inner and outer sills, not yet excessive

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Various other points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

Fail 27 Jun 2013 99,890 miles

Bonnet catch sticking but latches securely

Corrosion along both inner and outer sills, not yet excessive

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Various other points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

Pass 21 Jun 2012 87,380 miles

Corrosion starting on all fourt wheel arches and along both sills, not prescribed and no sharp edges yet

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 87,380 miles

Corrosion starting on all fourt wheel arches and along both sills, not prescribed and no sharp edges yet

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,940 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 68,940 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,306 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 52,543 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 42,793 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 42,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RCO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RCO, 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 RCO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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