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FV05 CRX

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

254,529 mi
Last recorded254,529 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 CRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 254,529 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

parking brake has a low effort

rear bump stops mountings in poor condition

rear cross member slightly corroded and weak

Fail 17 Aug 2017 254,525 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill all way across (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill all way across (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear next to rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

parking brake has a low effort

rear bump stops mountings in poor condition

rear cross member slightly corroded and weak

Pass 4 Mar 2017 245,018 miles

coil springs corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 2 Mar 2017 245,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Aug 2016 229,139 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 229,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 221,710 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 221,699 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 221,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer sill rear step area

Pass 11 Sep 2015 212,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 211,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (open sliding door) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 210,665 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 190,973 miles

Centre and rear silencers are deteriorating

Engine is rough running at idle

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre is cracking within the tread grooves

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 190,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre and rear silencers are deteriorating

Engine is rough running at idle

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre is cracking within the tread grooves

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 175,167 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 175,074 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 152,396 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jul 2011 138,954 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 13,656 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 CRX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CRX, 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 FV05 CRX registered?

FV05 CRX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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