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188,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
general age related corrosion to body chassis and suspension components
poor welding repairs too chassis and body
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
General age related corrosion throughout body and components
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general age related corrosion throughout body and components
vehicle heavily coated in under seal
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear cross members near leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
general age related corrosion throughout body and components
both front inner wing/ wheel arch corroded
chassis corroded
exhaust system corroded
general age related corrosion to body chassis and suspension components
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Emissions not tested tailpipe section broke off (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion B pillar (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion B pillar (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS
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FG05 XWE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 XWE, 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 XWE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 April 2005.
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