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FP05 VGO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,139 mi
Last recorded165,139 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 165,139 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 165,139 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure bolt missing (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail bolts missing (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 159,710 miles

o/s/f brakr pipe rusty

Fail 10 May 2016 159,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/75/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack or pipes (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and o/s (1.8)

o/s/f brakr pipe rusty

PROP SHAFT U/J CLONKING WILL FALL OFF SOON

Pass 31 Mar 2015 153,306 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 153,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 148,607 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 138,153 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 119,084 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 97,174 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 97,150 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,819 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 77,809 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,802 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 77,802 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre perishing

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 VGO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

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

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