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FV05 VPZ

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

163,711 mi
Last recorded163,711 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 VPZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 163,711 miles

anti slip rubber deteriorated-front number plate deteriorated-o/s wing mirror damaged-front seat belts slightly frayed-x2 front coil springs corroded-x2 rear leaf springs corroded

oil leak-steering rack slight play-o/s/f track rod end has slight play-all wheel bearings have slight play-all inner wheel arches/x2 inner and outer sills/rear panel/chassis legs/under vehicle covered by unknown substance, unable to check properly

Fail 2 May 2017 163,634 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion offside & nearside front inner wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower back wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside rear in various places (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed offside & nearside front (5.2.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

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

all outer wheel arches has slight rust

coil spring corroded offside & nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

fuel flap missing but fuel cap secure with key lock

rear both sides leaf spring rubber dampers slightly deteriorated

sump corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 161,105 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower back wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded offside & nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

inspected & applied thumb pressure on under body for corrosion but all okay

middle exhaust corroded and rusty also has a minor leak

play in steering rack inner joints

under vehicle body coated in black substance

Pass 4 Apr 2015 154,188 miles

fuel flap secured with electrical tape

Fail 1 Apr 2015 154,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

fuel flap secured with electrical tape

Pass 1 Apr 2014 146,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion and holes to nearside doorstep

Fail 31 Mar 2014 146,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion and holes to nearside doorstep

offside rear tyre worn very unevenly on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2013 137,318 miles

excessive corrosion to nearside front outer sill but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 22 Mar 2013 137,318 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

excessive corrosion to nearside front outer sill but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 26 Sep 2011 117,621 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 117,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 100,107 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 100,107 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 80,397 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 80,397 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 62,997 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 62,997 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)

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 VPZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

FV05 VPZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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