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FV05 RFX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,784 mi
Last recorded121,784 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 121,784 miles

Both inner sills holed but not affecting any other components

Inter cooler pipe split

Offside Rear Hub seal damp

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 121,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various places front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

some wear propshaft support rear

Pass 21 Jul 2022 120,447 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion inner sill panels and step panels

Pass 11 May 2021 119,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 119,701 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 117,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 111,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 103,108 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has 3mm

Nearside Rear Tyre has 3mm

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 100,269 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 11 Apr 2016 98,468 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,212 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,250 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 92,250 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

front pads 70% worn

nail in n/s/r outer

o/s mirror glass poor condition

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,666 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,920 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,368 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,377 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,797 miles

oil leak poss vac pump

stone chips screen o/s

Pass 3 May 2007 31,381 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 31,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

o/s/rear hub oil seal leaking

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,169 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 RFX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

FV05 RFX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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