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EX05 FWU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

190,560 mi
Last recorded190,560 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 190,560 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 190,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 188,080 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 162,281 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 151,829 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 140,168 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 134,700 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 125,699 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 120,378 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 99,707 miles

near side steering arm slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2010 84,446 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 82,998 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Major oil leak at engine/gearbox.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,433 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak at engine.

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 FWU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

EX05 FWU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is EX05 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FWU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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