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FG05 XVD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,737 mi
Last recorded172,737 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 172,737 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 172,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 168,517 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 168,007 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 160,009 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 160,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 152,048 miles

light chassis corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2017 152,048 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSHES AND DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

light chassis corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2016 137,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seat belts not tested

Fail 1 Jul 2016 136,771 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab sill and behind rear door as marked. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 1 Jul 2015 124,337 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 124,337 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

osf tyre has nail in tread also cracking in tread.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,973 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 103,234 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 103,234 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 91,592 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,875 miles

brake pedal antislip starting to split

Fail 20 Jun 2011 81,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pedal antislip starting to split

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,349 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 57,059 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,293 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 XVD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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