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FG05 XWE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,837 mi
Last recorded188,837 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 188,837 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2023

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 151,094 miles

both front inner wing/ wheel arch corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust system corroded

general age related corrosion to body chassis and suspension components

Pass 27 May 2021 147,883 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 147,876 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 147,457 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 147,455 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2019
Fail 4 Jan 2019

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 133,640 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 133,620 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 123,289 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 114,127 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 114,127 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 103,336 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,732 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 92,732 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 83,973 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 83,967 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,517 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 72,517 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,702 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 60,702 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,435 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 41,997 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,997 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,880 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 32,870 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,103 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,426 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 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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