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FP05 VXJ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

195,278 mi
Last recorded195,278 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 195,278 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 185,417 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage front (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear hub seals have slight misting but at time of test vehicle was tested on a wet day

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion chasssis rail slight corrotion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear slight misting to rear hub seals but vehicle tested drove in whilst raining wet day

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 185,417 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage front (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear hub seals have slight misting but at time of test vehicle was tested on a wet day

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion chasssis rail slight corrotion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear slight misting to rear hub seals but vehicle tested drove in whilst raining wet day

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 174,029 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 174,022 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 161,470 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 161,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust outer skin corrded

Fail 29 May 2013 153,745 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 153,745 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 144,773 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 144,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 136,017 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 124,808 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 110,182 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2009 110,182 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2008 88,054 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear back plates damp

Fail 28 Apr 2008 88,054 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both rear back plates damp

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 VXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VXJ, 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 VXJ registered?

FP05 VXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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