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EX05 FWR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

234,720 mi
Last recorded234,720 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FWR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2019 234,720 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 5.18m (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door step slightly corroded

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2010 69,232 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 69,218 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

cover missing from n/s/r seat belt lock

Pass 19 May 2009 52,836 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 52,827 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2008 36,693 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 24,424 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,068 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 15,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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EX05 FWR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EX05 FWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX05 FWR registered?

EX05 FWR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EX05 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FWR shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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