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FG05 UKC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

240,621 mi
Last recorded240,621 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 UKC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 240,621 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 221,636 miles

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

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

Rear roll bar bushes worn

Fail 12 Sep 2016 221,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat buckell mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear roll bar bushes worn

Pass 30 Sep 2015 200,526 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 198,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 177,986 miles

n/s/rear hub oil seal leaking

Fail 29 Aug 2014 177,914 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

long fot brake travel

n/s/r tyre tread low and nail in tyre tread

n/s/rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2013 154,187 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 154,027 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 134,210 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Fail 3 Sep 2012 134,210 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 25 May 2011 118,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2010 111,081 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake uneven

Fail 2 Jun 2009 103,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

play to rear roll bar bushes

small crackes to o/s & n/s mirror glasses

wiper blades worn

Pass 2 Jun 2009 103,956 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

play to rear roll bar bushes

small crackes to o/s & n/s mirror glasses

wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Jun 2008 81,671 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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 UKC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FG05 UKC, 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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What year was FG05 UKC registered?

FG05 UKC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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