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FG05 XVO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,907 mi
Last recorded148,907 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 148,907 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 25 Mar 2015 143,904 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 24 Mar 2015 143,892 miles

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Mar 2014 122,541 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

o/s/r wheel arch corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2014 122,165 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

o/s/r wheel arch corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2013 109,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 109,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 96,438 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 96,438 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 83,528 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,904 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 79,712 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 79,212 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 76,199 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 66,249 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,623 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 XVO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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