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EX05 FXS

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,039 mi
Last recorded137,039 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FXS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 137,039 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Sills, underbody, sub frame, chassis, wheel arches and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive

Pass 26 Sep 2024 132,058 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2023 119,642 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 106,996 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2021 93,037 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 92,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,542 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,541 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 87,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,446 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 25 Apr 2016 80,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 77,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 65,738 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,600 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 61,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,309 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 52,002 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 47,410 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 FXS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FXS, 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 FXS registered?

EX05 FXS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is EX05 FXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FXS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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