MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
fuel flap secured with electrical tape
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion and holes to nearside doorstep
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
excessive corrosion to nearside front outer sill but not within 30cm of a prescribed area
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
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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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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FV05 VPZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.
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