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FG05 WTK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

196,240 mi
Last recorded196,240 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WTK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 196,240 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

both front doors difficult to open from outside

both front sills and step sills corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

both front wheel arches corroded

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

near side outer sill held on with wood screws

Fail 26 Sep 2017 196,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

both front doors difficult to open from outside

both front sills and step sills corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

both front wheel arches corroded

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

near side outer sill held on with wood screws

Pass 30 Sep 2016 193,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 183,686 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 183,653 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 163,338 miles

both front anti roll bar links damaged

trace of grease around o/s cv gaiter

Fail 17 Jul 2014 163,337 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front anti roll bar links damaged

trace of grease around o/s cv gaiter

Pass 24 Jul 2013 149,447 miles

Both front outer sills holed and corroded

Both front wheel arches corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen cracked not effecting drivers view

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2013 149,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both front outer sills holed and corroded

Both front wheel arches corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen cracked not effecting drivers view

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2012 117,244 miles

All chassia raild slightly corroded

Both inner lower steps corroded

Both inner sills corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front sill damaged

Tow bar pin missing

Windscreen cracked

Fail 19 Jul 2012 117,244 miles

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

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

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

All chassia raild slightly corroded

Both inner lower steps corroded

Both inner sills corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front sill damaged

Tow bar pin missing

Windscreen cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2011 95,472 miles

Both front door shut/steps corroded

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Slight corrosion to chassia

Fail 21 Jul 2011 95,472 miles

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

Both front door shut/steps corroded

Both outer sills slightly corroded

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight corrosion to chassia

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,298 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside rear brake catching possible stone!

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,802 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,396 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 54,396 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WTK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WTK, 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 WTK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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