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FG05 XWA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

284,684 mi
Last recorded284,684 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 284,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x F-R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

inner wings corroded both sides

underside corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 273,252 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 251,826 miles

Body has slight corrosion lower front bumper mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 225,675 miles

slight damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 20 Apr 2015 201,094 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 177,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 140,083 miles

Windscreen stonechipped at n/s

Pass 18 Apr 2012 113,479 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 98,597 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 84,231 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 70,270 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,339 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,850 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 34,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,335 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 XWA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

FG05 XWA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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