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FV05 OFT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

239,555 mi
Last recorded239,555 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 239,555 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Split

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Oct 2019 239,534 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X2 Out Riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X4 Out Riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake Pedal Rubber Split

Nearside Mirror Cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2018 232,056 miles

Front Both Wishbone bushes perished

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 232,056 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Front Both Wishbone bushes perished

Offside Front Seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 224,161 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside (6.6.6)

all rear seats have been removed

windscreen cracked in zone a but not affecting drivers view

Fail 28 Sep 2017 224,156 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light illuminated (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside (6.6.6)

all rear seats have been removed

windscreen cracked in zone a but not affecting drivers view

Pass 28 Sep 2016 209,766 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

some wear in rear drop link bushes on os and ns

some wear in rear suspension leaf spring eye bushes

Fail 21 Sep 2016 209,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing Stalks buried under seat (5.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

some wear in rear drop link bushes on os and ns

some wear in rear suspension leaf spring eye bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2015 149,255 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all rear seats have been removed

rear prop u/j worn

Pass 11 Sep 2014 136,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2014 136,653 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 121,165 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside front mirror damaged

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

Offside front mirror damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2012 101,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2011 80,726 miles

Air bag light flashing

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 80,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Air bag light flashing

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,424 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 7 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,065 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 67,914 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,113 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 50,113 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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)

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

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 OFT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OFT, 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 OFT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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