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FG05 EWL

2005 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,004 mi
Last recorded188,004 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 EWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 188,004 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2019 174,405 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 167,873 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2018 167,831 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

prop shaft centre bearing rubber deteriorated rear

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2017 160,712 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2017 160,712 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper hanging loose (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2016 154,906 miles

Front and rear number plates delaminated

Oil leak

Slight play in front and rear anti-roll bar bushes

Surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2015 146,892 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes and drop links

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 136,647 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 128,501 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 128,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside mirror loose

Pass 13 Aug 2012 127,533 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 109,832 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,079 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 91,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,382 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 71,382 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,612 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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FG05 EWL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG05 EWL, 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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FG05 EWL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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