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EX05 FYW

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,603 mi
Last recorded111,603 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 111,603 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre perrished

Fail 19 Mar 2015 111,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 14 Mar 2014 102,754 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside rear outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,836 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,561 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 78,795 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 78,795 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,303 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,270 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 52,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,459 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 FYW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FYW, 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 FYW registered?

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

Is EX05 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FYW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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