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FV05 AOW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,000 mi
Last recorded125,000 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 AOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 125,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 122,956 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 120,436 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 118,896 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 115,065 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 115,041 miles

Nearside Rear Axle insecure trailing arm to axle corroded (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 140,371 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 140,371 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 133,603 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

unable too see welding as covered with under seal

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2016 133,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 121,883 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 121,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 May 2014 112,110 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 112,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in propshaft rear support bearing

Pass 15 May 2013 103,619 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 103,618 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 May 2012

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 7 May 2012
Pass 10 Mar 2011 90,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front brake disc,s worn thin and heavly pitted need attention soon

Fail 10 Mar 2011 90,533 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front brake disc,s worn thin and heavly pitted need attention soon

Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,523 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber split

Fail 14 Jul 2010 85,523 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber split

Pass 17 Jul 2009 78,328 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 78,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 69,834 miles

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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FV05 AOW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV05 AOW, 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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FV05 AOW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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