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EY05 XSG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 XSG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle very dirty underneath

Pass 14 May 2024

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 136,642 miles

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated 2nd center bearing worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 136,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower shock turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 134,794 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 134,794 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 133,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive hydraulic tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 133,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive hydraulic tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 131,448 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 131,448 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 124,546 miles

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 6 Mar 2019 124,546 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 118,279 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 118,279 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing roof light (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 115,107 miles

front brakes slightly bidding both sides

glow plugs light flashing

offside front wheelbearing slightly noisy

Fail 15 Mar 2017 115,107 miles

Fuel system component leaking breather pipe from tank (7.2.3)

front brakes slightly bidding both sides

glow plugs light flashing

offside front wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 Mar 2016 109,972 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

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

o/s/front wing mirror damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2016 109,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

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

o/s/front wing mirror damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2014 99,213 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 99,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,911 miles

windscreen has crack at the bottom does not effect the driver view of the road

Pass 20 Feb 2010 59,154 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,514 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 49,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,147 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 39,147 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EY05 XSG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EY05 XSG, 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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EY05 XSG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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