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FV05 VPU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,223 mi
Last recorded133,223 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 VPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 133,223 miles

inner step / sills corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 132,631 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 129,100 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by alternator (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 124,586 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 124,584 miles

Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 117,759 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 115,964 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,736 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to offside body shell

offside front tyre worn

Pass 29 Jun 2013 101,247 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2012 87,360 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise nearside rear inner tyre wall cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2011 75,300 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 61,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,845 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,952 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 35,924 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 VPU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV05 VPU registered?

FV05 VPU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FV05 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 VPU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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