MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,988 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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
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
flywheel noisey
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
Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
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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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