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FP05 VBX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

223,781 mi
Last recorded223,781 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 223,781 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 217,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes, centre of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Nearside & offside rear chassis above bump stops corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 210,578 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 210,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 198,135 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 178,302 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 156,881 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 134,647 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 111,492 miles

prop shaft bush worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 111,479 miles

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

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

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

offside number plate light cover missing

prop shaft bush worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,092 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 67,176 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 VBX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

FP05 VBX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is FP05 VBX safe to buy?

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