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FG05 XWF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,988 mi
Last recorded121,988 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 121,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all through vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

emissions limit only just met

Fail 21 Mar 2022 121,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all through vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

emissions limit only just met

Pass 24 Feb 2021 118,081 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 118,077 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 113,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,769 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread 215/75R16

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/75R16 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm 215/75R16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner track rods have play ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on tread 215/75R16

Fail 6 Apr 2018 104,743 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /door step corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /door step corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread 215/75R16

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/75R16 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm 215/75R16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner track rods have play ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on tread 215/75R16

Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,861 miles

flywheel noisey

Fail 7 Apr 2017 95,861 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

flywheel noisey

spanner light on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,640 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Fail 6 Apr 2016 87,630 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,259 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,164 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 67,163 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 57,788 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 57,788 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2012 47,280 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 36,162 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 XWF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XWF, 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 XWF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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