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FV05 OES

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

217,153 mi
Last recorded217,153 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 217,153 miles

both rear bodywork sides are corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2020 217,151 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear bodywork sides are corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 215,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken, still secure

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside

grease on brake pipes

spare wheel loose

Pass 25 Jun 2018 212,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been greased at some point (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside is corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 212,576 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury fuel cap flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror back missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis marked yellow, near shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been greased at some point (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside is corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 211,005 miles

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

brake pipes have been greased

nearside mirror cover missing

offside windscreen has a crack not in the swept area

rear inner chassis corroded but not through

Fail 21 Jun 2017 211,004 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch on the chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake pipes have been greased

nearside mirror cover missing

rear inner chassis corroded but not through

Pass 20 Jun 2016 201,345 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 201,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 188,610 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

general corrosion to underside

grease on brake pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2014 175,763 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s centre marker light not working

Fail 11 Jun 2014 175,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake pipes covered in grease

egr pipe off manifold blowing slightly

n/s centre marker light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2013 163,075 miles

grease on brake pipes

Pass 22 Jun 2012 151,659 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 138,714 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

grease on the brake pipes

Fail 10 Jun 2011

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

grease on the brake pipes

Pass 18 May 2010 126,433 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2009 120,677 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 93,964 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 93,933 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside sliding door handle missing

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 OES 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 65%.

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 OES, 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 OES is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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