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EX05 FWS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,540 mi
Last recorded138,540 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 138,540 miles

Nearside Rear Sill corroding.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Sill corroding.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 133,589 miles

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

rear chassis rails corroding,& general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2019 133,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear chassis rails corroding,& general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2018 130,785 miles

both rear tyre valves perishing

suspect o/s/r wheel cylinder leaking

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

both rear chassis rails corroding,inner wheel arches & inner sills

Pass 15 Jun 2017 126,179 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear chassis rails corroding

both rear inner wheel arches corroding

Fail 15 Jun 2017 126,179 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear chassis rails corroding

both rear inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2016 122,070 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 122,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 118,533 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 114,717 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 110,550 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 106,360 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 102,246 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,156 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,674 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 50,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,947 miles

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

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 FWS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX05 FWS, 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 EX05 FWS registered?

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

Is EX05 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FWS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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