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DG05 WXT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,512 mi
Last recorded82,512 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 WXT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 82,512 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear spring mounts and both rear inner sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded between front and rear spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 82,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear spring mounts and both rear inner sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer edge between spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer edge between spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 80,277 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 80,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,098 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 78,098 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 75,053 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 75,053 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,352 miles

corrosion holes in r/h outer sill but outside prescribed areas & not considered structual

Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,256 miles

both sides front brakes binding slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both sides front brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2012 67,263 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,263 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,818 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,397 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,716 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 49,599 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

slight damage n/s/f tyre sidewall

unable to see inner brake pads

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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DG05 WXT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG05 WXT, 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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DG05 WXT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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