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FG05 XWS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,354 mi
Last recorded162,354 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 162,354 miles

Nearside step corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all to (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 148,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 12,833 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 128,033 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 110,930 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 110,930 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Nov 2012 97,796 miles

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2011 84,577 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,554 miles

n/s middle door handle brocken

o/s rear back plate suspect oil leak but not on brake shoes

steering wheel has a steering wheel knob atached .

Fail 27 Sep 2010 66,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s middle door handle brocken

o/s rear back plate suspect oil leak but not on brake shoes

steering wheel has a steering wheel knob atached .

Pass 5 Jun 2010 64,631 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 64,628 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,680 miles

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

excessive rear axle end float(both sides)

weep @ rear crank seal

Fail 22 Jun 2009 42,680 miles

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

Nearside Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

excessive rear axle end float(both sides)

tow bar electrical socket corroded

weep @ rear crank seal

Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,651 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 XWS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

FG05 XWS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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