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FV05 CSO

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,836 mi
Last recorded123,836 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 CSO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 123,836 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front rack ends worn ()

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front of front steps corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 123,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn 2 bearings excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front rack ends worn ()

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front of front steps corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 111,279 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 106,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 106,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis under bonnet area by front sub-frame mounting is holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Revers light is on with sidelights (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 106,060 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 106,060 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 106,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2013 111,856 miles

nearside front brakepipe covered in grease

offside front brakepipe covered in grease

Pass 30 Oct 2012 96,636 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside side marker light damaged

nearside rear inner tyre sidewall cracked

offside rear inner tyre sidewall cracked

propshaft centre bearing rubber mounting loose

Fail 26 Oct 2011 87,593 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside side marker light damaged

nearside rear inner tyre sidewall cracked

offside rear inner tyre sidewall cracked

propshaft centre bearing rubber mounting loose

Pass 22 Oct 2010 79,867 miles

o/s/f roof marker light inop.

o/s/r side marker lamp missing

spare tyre punctured

Fail 21 Oct 2010 79,865 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f roof marker light inop.

o/s/r side marker lamp missing

spare tyre punctured

Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,201 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 CSO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc 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 FV05 CSO, 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 CSO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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