MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Excessive corrosion to N/S floor section, not within a pre-scribed area
Excessive corrosion to O/S front chassis rail, not within structual area
Excessive corrosion to both door steps (underside)
Excessive corrosion to rear valance quaters
Exhaust mounting defective Middle and rear exhaust mountings broken and defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Punctured by metal shard, not deflated (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chsssis outrigger within 30 cm of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Excessive corrosion to N/S floor section, not within a pre-scribed area
Excessive corrosion to O/S front chassis rail, not within structual area
Excessive corrosion to both door steps (underside)
Excessive corrosion to rear valance quaters
Exhaust mounting defective Middle and rear exhaust mountings broken and defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Punctured by metal shard, not deflated (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
crack to windscreen
general corrosion to floor / chassis etc
n/s/f seat belt frayed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
crack in windscreen
general corrosion to floor / chassis / sills
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Both front brakes lightly binding.
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both front brakes lightly binding.
Oil leak
Front bumper insecure
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight corrosion to chassis/floor
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front bumper insecure
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight corrosion to chassis/floor
Brake pipes greased
Corrosion to underbody
Front brake pads getting low
Brake pads worn.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front fog not working
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front fog not working
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV05 VPJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?
FV05 VPJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.
Is FV05 VPJ safe to buy?
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