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Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STEP MOUNT OUT RIGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STEP OUT RIGER MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
GENERAL UNDER BODY COROSSION
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch holed next to strut mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Window not made of safety glass or safety glazing (3.2 (e))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced be hind rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of sub frame holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch next to strut top mount holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements both n/s o/s (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Window not made of safety glass or safety glazing (3.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
exhaust tail pipe corroded/holed
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
handbrake cable snapped
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Upper Rear outline marker lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.B.1e)
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Contamination,fuel tank and steering rack areas.
Driving control(s) anti-slip provision worn (6.8.3)
Hand brake cable chaffing brake pipes.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
No kite mark NS bay 1 glazing.
OSR rear wing body side insecure.
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)
fuel contamination around fuel tank.
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FG05 XWL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 XWL, 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 XWL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 2005.
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