MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine damp near fuel pump but no signs of a leak
various areas of slight rust under van
Fuel system component leaking injection pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Fuel hose slightly damaged breather pipe on tank (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
NSF, NSR & OSR tyres aged/cracked
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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FT05 VHU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FT05 VHU, 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 FT05 VHU registered?
FT05 VHU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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