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FG05 PWJ

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,415 mi
Last recorded158,415 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 PWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 158,415 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 156,246 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror casing damaged

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under body corrosion back to front

Pass 15 Jun 2019 151,768 miles

1/ both under sills slightly corroded front to rear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 147,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 147,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 147,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at swinging shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor pan at spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at swinging shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both rear inner wheel tubs corroding

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2017 133,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge's

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge's

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge's

Pass 7 Jan 2016 117,351 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 109,165 miles

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

nearside rear inner ant outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 109,165 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner ant outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 101,834 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,877 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,436 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,358 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 69,153 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing 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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FG05 PWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PWJ, 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 PWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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