MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL/STEP HOLED & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake ballance actually 21% limit 25%
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front brake ballance actually 21% limit 25%
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OIL LEAK
X2 CHILD SEATS FITTED
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG05 XUM is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 XUM, 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 XUM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 2005.
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