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FG05 XUV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

180,701 mi
Last recorded180,701 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 180,701 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026

Central All outline marker lamps not working 3x side marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 80,285 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 70,549 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 61,464 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 153,485 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 146,747 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 146,740 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 145,327 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 145,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 134,354 miles

Slight wear N/S/R wheel bearing.

Fail 29 Nov 2016 134,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested tyre condition. (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Steering rack area. (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R outer tyre worn.

Slight wear N/S/R wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 109,922 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack inner joints slightly worn

Fail 24 Nov 2015 109,133 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack inner joints slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2014 92,062 miles

excessive play in propshaft second support bearing

Fail 1 May 2014 92,059 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

excessive play in prop shaft, second centre bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,860 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 79,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 68,138 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,456 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 46,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,897 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 37,887 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 30,965 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 30,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 XUV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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