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EX05 FWW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,482 mi
Last recorded74,482 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FWW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 74,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 74,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 73,299 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

general under side rusty per age

Pass 30 Mar 2024 72,680 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion on undercarriage

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear outer wheel rim visible damage, and wheel distorted (border line pass)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 71,882 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 70,861 miles

General corrosion on undercarriage

Offside Rear Inner tyre tyre tread slightly misshaped

Pass 29 Mar 2021 69,980 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 65,588 miles

n/s rear inner sill corroded but not holed

o/s front inner sill starting to corrode but not affecting structure

Fail 3 Dec 2019 65,588 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s rear inner sill corroded but not holed

o/s front inner sill starting to corrode but not affecting structure

Pass 7 Dec 2018 58,145 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 56,569 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 56,569 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 51,305 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,450 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,268 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,238 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level low

front wipers very slightly smearing screen

n/s/f tyre sidewall very slight damage

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,086 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 37,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,475 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,721 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,821 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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EX05 FWW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FWW, 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 FWW registered?

EX05 FWW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is EX05 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FWW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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