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FP05 VAK

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VAK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019
Pass 5 Jun 2018
Pass 12 Apr 2017 246,137 miles

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

Oil leak ()

previous repairs and underseal and underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2017 246,120 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre row (5.2.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

previous repairs and underseal and underbody corrosion

Pass 4 May 2016 239,687 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 239,685 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 233,835 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear position lamp showing white light

Fail 5 Mar 2015 233,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside rear position lamp showing white light

Pass 1 Mar 2014 222,301 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 227,292 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 206,232 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 192,055 miles

fuel tank damp

Pass 10 Feb 2012 173,966 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 154,830 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 150,491 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 150,491 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 142,466 miles

front discs poor

oil leaks

Pass 28 Apr 2009 128,761 miles

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 100,226 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING WORN

N/S/R TYRE BECOMING PERISHED ON OUTER WALL.

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 VAK is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

FP05 VAK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is FP05 VAK safe to buy?

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