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FY05 NVH

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,295 mi
Last recorded200,295 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 NVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2020 200,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury step (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury step (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 194,890 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 194,776 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 188,365 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 188,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 181,789 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 166,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes have been greased

front brake pads look like they are wearing thin on the inside faces

Pass 9 Apr 2015 163,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

damage to windscreen top o/s

Pass 11 Apr 2014 154,332 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished but no cords showing at the time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2013 139,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 129,845 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 129,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 118,771 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 118,716 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 102,956 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsf tyre wearing low on tread

nsr tyre outer side wall worn/perished no cords visible at test

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,419 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 84,042 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,363 miles

nail embedded in nsf tyre

nsf tyre outer sidewall worn/perished

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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FY05 NVH is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY05 NVH, 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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FY05 NVH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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