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FG05 XTS

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,864 mi
Last recorded178,864 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 178,864 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 178,864 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 149,316 miles

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

slightplay n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 7 Apr 2011 149,316 miles

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

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

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

slightplay n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 26 Apr 2010 128,028 miles

slight play n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 26 Apr 2010 128,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 May 2009 104,539 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 78,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XTS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG05 XTS registered?

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

Is FG05 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 XTS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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