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FG05 XUP

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

39,458 mi
Last recorded39,458 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XUP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 39,458 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch areas corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2026 39,436 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner wheel arch areas marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner wheel arch areas marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside & offside front inner wheel arch corroded (not prescribed areas)

offside front inner step areas corroding

offside rear inner wheel arch areas corroding

Pass 23 May 2025 33,517 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 27,361 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 27,361 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 27,283 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 25,672 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 21,484 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 21,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber inner arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis badly corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 20,489 miles

inner sills rusty by seat belt mounts

Pass 15 Jun 2018 18,892 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 15,439 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 15,134 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 12,902 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 11,050 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 11,050 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 9,867 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 6,049 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 3,458 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 711 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

handbrake has little reserve fravel

Fail 19 Mar 2009 19,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake has little reserve fravel

Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,044 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 9,032 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 3,668 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 XUP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

FG05 XUP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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