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FP05 VWR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

235,101 mi
Last recorded235,101 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 235,101 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 235,000 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 231,848 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 231,516 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 231,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 230,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 230,650 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 230,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 230,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 229,476 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 229,476 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 228,313 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 227,293 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 226,031 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 225,162 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 223,148 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 221,537 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 220,443 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 218,838 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 184,396 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 151,990 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 VWR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP05 VWR registered?

FP05 VWR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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