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FV05 VPT

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

283,462 mi
Last recorded283,462 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 283,462 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

chassis surface corrosion

small nail in o/s rear tyre tread

Fail 4 Sep 2015 283,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

chassis surface corrosion

small nail in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 10 Jul 2014 271,804 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber worn

chassis corrosion

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

corrosion under bonnet area

corrosion underside of vehicle

front brake disc's deteriorated

front doors stiff in opperation

nearside inner and outer sill corroded and holed

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

offside inner and outer sill corroded

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated and insecure

spare wheel missing

wood floor and panels fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2014 271,804 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

chassis corrosion

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

corrosion under bonnet area

corrosion underside of vehicle

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake disc's deteriorated

front doors stiff in opperation

nearside inner and outer sill corroded and holed

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

offside inner and outer sill corroded

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated and insecure

spare wheel missing

wood floor and panels fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2013 251,595 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

brake fluid level low

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

front brake disc's worn

nearside front suspension bush deteriorated

play in steering rack

wood panels and floor fitted to rear of vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2013 251,500 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

brake fluid level low

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

front brake disc's worn

nearside front suspension bush deteriorated

play in steering rack

wood panels and floor fitted to rear of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2012 236,582 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 204,196 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

brake pedal antislip pad slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 172,609 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 172,609 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 146,856 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 146,856 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 110,071 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 110,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VPT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

FV05 VPT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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