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FV05 VRY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,601 mi
Last recorded171,601 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 VRY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 171,601 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2017 169,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 164,181 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner rack joint play

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear inner wing to floor joint corroded

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside headlamp image slightly deteriorated

Offside Front outersill corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

exhaust deteriorating

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

oil leak

underbody corroded

wipers int judder

Pass 17 Sep 2014 151,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 151,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 140,269 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 127,087 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2012 127,087 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 106,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 106,739 miles

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

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 94,902 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,308 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,483 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 VRY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

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

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