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FG05 XTR

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,104 mi
Last recorded125,104 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XTR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 125,104 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 125,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" wiper (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" wiper (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 125,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 119,559 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 119,559 miles

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

Advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling off.

Pass 23 May 2014 114,058 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 114,058 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 108,765 miles

Adviose tyres worn low. R/H/F 2.5.MM. L/H/F 2.0.MM. R/H/R 7.0.MM. L/H/R 4.0.MM. SPARE. 9.0.MM. 195/70/R15/C 104/102R.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 101,482 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 100,290 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,027 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 96,027 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,948 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 85,948 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 69,086 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 69,086 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XTR is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 XTR, 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 XTR registered?

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

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