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FG05 XWJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,289 mi
Last recorded123,289 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 123,289 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front lower seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 123,284 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front lower seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 115,947 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 112,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 103,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 98,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,234 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 90,234 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush clamp bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 82,636 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 78,738 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side front top marker lamp not working

Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,997 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,494 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,179 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 63,992 miles

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

Offside rear inner tyre has nail

Fail 1 Apr 2009 56,553 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,553 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 50,415 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 XWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

FG05 XWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 XWJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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