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FV05 VPJ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

224,769 mi
Last recorded224,769 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 VPJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 224,769 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 224,763 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 208,916 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 196,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 184,205 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 184,021 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 169,697 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 161,428 miles

Both front brakes lightly binding.

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 161,426 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 147,161 miles

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion to chassis/floor

Fail 11 Jun 2013 147,161 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 131,587 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 113,148 miles

Brake pipes greased

Corrosion to underbody

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Jun 2010 94,853 miles

Brake pads worn.

Fail 5 Jun 2010 94,537 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 77,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 77,502 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 58,865 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 58,865 miles

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.

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 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.

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