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FG05 XWM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,765 mi
Last recorded71,765 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 71,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 70,020 miles

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

both steering arms slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,668 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2015 162,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 9 May 2014 152,910 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front suspension lower arm rear bushes are deteriorating

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

steering rack looks a bit damp

Fail 3 May 2014 152,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front suspension lower arm rear bushes are deteriorating

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 141,561 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 131,532 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 131,532 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 129,863 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

brake pedal rubber deteriated

rear lights cracked but not showing white light to rear

slight damage to front of vehicle

tow bar socket insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2012 129,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

brake pedal rubber deteriated

rear lights cracked but not showing white light to rear

slight damage to front of vehicle

tow bar socket insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2011 119,749 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 98,925 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel close to the limit

rear propshaft bush worn

Fail 29 Jan 2010 98,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel close to the limit

rear propshaft bush worn

Pass 6 Feb 2009 73,234 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,759 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 XWM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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