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FP05 VWT

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,631 mi
Last recorded118,631 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 118,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 118,595 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,075 miles

All four tyres cracked in tread

Fail 21 Nov 2017 104,070 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All four tyres cracked in tread

Pass 8 Nov 2016 99,308 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 99,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 95,669 miles

rear floors and chassis corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,933 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 92,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,418 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 84,226 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 75,956 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,523 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,549 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,497 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 41,497 miles

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

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 VWT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

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

Is FP05 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 VWT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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