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FP05 RHJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

200,522 mi
Last recorded200,522 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 200,522 miles

Nearside Rear lense damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 200,522 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lense damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 189,033 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 189,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 189,031 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 186,119 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 186,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 181,662 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 176,476 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 167,841 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 167,841 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 159,524 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 159,524 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 149,466 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 138,399 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 126,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 126,456 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 115,895 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 115,895 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,953 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 77,734 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,101 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 59,101 miles

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

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 RHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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