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FE05 SXN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

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Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 SXN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Welding repairs to chassis undersealed

Fail 12 Dec 2025

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind wheel not fully seam welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Welding repairs to chassis undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2024 206,000 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 199,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tub corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2023 199,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tub corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 199,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above the subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near the toe eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

general under body corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,725 miles

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

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

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Central body bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 193,725 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Central body bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 187,214 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 187,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring anchor bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring shackle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring shackle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 86,981 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 186,021 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing,upper suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Lens cracked (4.2.1 (b))

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

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Rear fixing bolts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

N,s front abs wiring insecure

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 85,261 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 184,878 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion formed on offside and nearside side steps

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 80,461 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on offside front inner wing but not within 30cm of mounting point.

front and rear offside and nearside steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight corrosiom onbody and chassis.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,461 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on offside front inner wing but not within 30cm of mounting point.

front and rear offside and nearside steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight corrosiom onbody and chassis.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,953 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,965 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,715 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 59,698 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,570 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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FE05 SXN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FE05 SXN, 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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FE05 SXN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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