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FV05 APF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,437 mi
Last recorded181,437 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2022 181,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside full chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2021 179,798 miles

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 179,185 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody has been heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Jul 2020 179,180 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody has been heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jan 2019 170,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs slightly worn

oil leak

slight play in both front steering arms

vehicle underneath has corrosion all over but not considered excessive

Fail 21 Dec 2018 170,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Step Rusty an holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill rusty and Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Deteriorated

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner and Outer Edges

Pass 14 Dec 2017 162,816 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear all over (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 157,879 miles

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush Cracks (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush Cracks (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 157,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Rusty and Holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack End (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush Cracks (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush Cracks (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 151,442 miles

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)

both front brake discs slightly worn but not considered excessive

offside front rack end slight play

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,725 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 49,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 143,610 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight damage to slam panel

Fail 3 May 2012 143,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 11 Jun 2011 138,103 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/r drum back plate damp

play in o/s rack arm

Fail 9 Jun 2011 138,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/r drum back plate damp

play in o/s rack arm

Pass 8 Jun 2010 114,455 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 114,455 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 86,320 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 54,442 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 APF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 APF, 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 APF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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