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EX05 FXC

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FXC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024
Pass 31 Aug 2023 146,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 141,026 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 141,024 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 140,005 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended last row, window seat (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge due to tyre being out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front disc damaged from pad wearing out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank breather pipe ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside inner, center, sill corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded just behind drivers door

Pass 11 Feb 2020 138,245 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 13,375 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 124,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt rear rear (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside rear shocks slightly damp

slight damage on windsreen nearside bottom

slight rust coming through offside inner seal (require work next mot)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 124,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt rear rear (5.2.2a)

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

nearside and offside rear shocks slightly damp

slight damage on windsreen nearside bottom

slight rust coming through offside inner seal (require work next mot)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 197,725 miles

front metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge close to limit

n/s/r back plate damp

n/s/r shock damp

play in rack arms

rea\r brake balance just passed

wheel alignment

Fail 1 Aug 2016 197,719 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge close to limit

n/s/r back plate damp

n/s/r shock damp

play in rack arms

rea\r brake balance just passed

wheel alignment

Pass 11 Mar 2015 184,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 184,299 miles

chips in screen

play in rack arms

water leak

wheel alignment

Fail 3 Sep 2014 184,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

chips in screen

play in rack arms

water leak

wheel alignment

Pass 16 Sep 2013 162,696 miles

chip in screen

play in n/s rack arm

tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 2 Sep 2013 162,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip in screen

condition of f discs

play in n/srack arm

rear back plates covered in oil

tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 146,232 miles

crack in screen

play in rack arms

Fail 31 Aug 2012 146,232 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

crack in screen

play in rack arms

Pass 28 Jul 2011 121,661 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 122,179 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 111,797 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 88,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

aux drive belt breaking up

Fail 27 Feb 2009 88,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,081 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 65,081 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,523 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,902 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 FXC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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