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FP05 VMV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,118 mi
Last recorded151,118 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 151,118 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

Front Body has slight corrosion Both doors (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion Both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge Tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Hand brake efficiency only just met legal requirement

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge Tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion tail lift has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 151,118 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

Front Body has slight corrosion Both doors (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion Both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge Tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Hand brake efficiency only just met legal requirement

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge Tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion tail lift has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 131,054 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both back facing bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 113,800 miles

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

slight corrosion on offside front sill not within structual point

Pass 24 May 2014 107,214 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 107,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 87,708 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 87,708 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,909 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 54,591 miles

damage to drivers seat

Fail 6 May 2011 54,591 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

damage to drivers seat

Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,884 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,427 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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 VMV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

FP05 VMV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is FP05 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 VMV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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