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FD05 WDG

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,070 mi
Last recorded84,070 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 WDG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 84,070 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 83,501 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 81,808 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 81,473 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 81,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 81,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,006 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 80,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 79,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 79,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,983 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

exhaust system outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 75,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system outer skin corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,818 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 66,781 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 60,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 57,045 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 57,045 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 52,427 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 47,018 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 40,976 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 40,976 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 35,274 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 35,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 29,002 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2008 29,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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FD05 WDG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FD05 WDG, 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 FD05 WDG registered?

FD05 WDG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is FD05 WDG safe to buy?

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