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FG05 WTN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026

spare wheel over 10 years old

Pass 16 Jan 2025 30,640 miles

spare wheel date stamp over 10 years old

Pass 10 Jan 2024 30,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

spare wheel no date stamp

Fail 9 Jan 2024 30,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle on a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

spare wheel no date stamp

Pass 10 Jan 2023 129,400 miles

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

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

all passenger rear seatbelts slow to retract

wiring harness at n/s/r chaffing against spring hanger

Fail 9 Jan 2023 129,391 miles

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

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

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

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

all passenger rear seatbelts slow to retract

wiring harness at n/s/r chaffing against spring hanger

Pass 13 Jan 2022 128,730 miles

no reversing lights

Pass 14 Jan 2021 128,066 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,020 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 26,378 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 25,777 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 25,777 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,023 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 24,443 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 22,747 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 20,721 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,125 miles

Wipers poor

Fail 10 Mar 2012 16,117 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Wipers poor

Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,965 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 8,825 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 1,950 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 1,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 344 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 WTN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WTN, 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 WTN registered?

FG05 WTN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FG05 WTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 WTN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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