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FV05 OFU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,665 mi
Last recorded145,665 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 OFU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 145,665 miles

Bodywork slightly corroded.

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 145,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Bodywork slightly corroded.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 129,567 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 122,007 miles

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

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

near side front brake disc slightly corroded

off side front brake disc slightly corroded

off side rear tyre has slight cut in inner sidewall [no cords ]showing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 122,007 miles

near side front brake disc slightly corroded

off side front brake disc slightly corroded

off side rear tyre has slight cut in inner sidewall [no cords ]showing

Fail 22 Jun 2013 106,051 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 106,051 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 90,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 77,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 77,524 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,745 miles

air bag light stayes on

both front tyres wearing low and worn on both edges

hand brake requires attention

Pass 30 May 2009 65,211 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 65,211 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 23 May 2008 49,907 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 OFU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OFU, 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 OFU registered?

FV05 OFU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is FV05 OFU safe to buy?

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