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ET05 WGP

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,143 mi
Last recorded130,143 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 WGP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 130,143 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play in both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both rear chassis corroded above rear axle

Rear o/s and n/s inner wheel arches corroded

both steps fitted with covers making it to inspect

engine oil leak

n/s and o/s sill have body filler in them

Fail 3 Aug 2026 130,131 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed by seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed with in 30 cm of subframe rear mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed with in 30 cm of rear spring front mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play in both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both rear chassis corroded above rear axle

Rear o/s and n/s inner wheel arches corroded

both steps fitted with covers making it to inspect

engine oil leak

n/s and o/s sill have body filler in them

Pass 1 Aug 2025 128,082 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both steps fitted with covers making it hard to inspect

underbody corroded but still solid

Fail 7 Jul 2025 128,066 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both front steps have aluminium patches unable to inspect steps for corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer and under sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 126,566 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 126,517 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 124,204 miles

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

Reverse lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 124,167 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive black smoke coming under acceleration from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear most bearing affected. Marked with paint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Reverse lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 120,469 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 116,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in both rear half shafts. (in and out)

Fail 23 Jun 2021 116,701 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in both rear half shafts. (in and out)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 111,504 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 105,231 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 105,219 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 98,833 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 98,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 89,686 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 89,394 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 80,135 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 80,135 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 68,251 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 68,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 54,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,255 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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ET05 WGP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ET05 WGP, 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 ET05 WGP registered?

ET05 WGP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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