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FG05 XTV

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,695 mi
Last recorded204,695 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 204,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 191,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear chassis near bump stops starting to corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 184,104 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 172,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 15 Mar 2014 172,250 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 160,417 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 160,342 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 149,196 miles

Oil leak, REar main oil seal ?

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 134,526 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to perish and split

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2010 118,640 miles

n/s wishbone rear bush starting to perish

small crack in windscreen

Fail 19 Mar 2009 96,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 96,164 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 75,318 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 XTV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XTV, 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 XTV registered?

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

Is FG05 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 XTV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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