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FG54 XHW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

312,234 mi
Last recorded312,234 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 XHW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 312,234 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 354,179 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Near side front (2.5.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside out sill (2.4.A.3)

Chip in screen

Clutch pedal loose

Pass 10 Jun 2015 306,503 miles

exhaust blow

general corrosion

n/s sill corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2015 306,503 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blow

general corrosion

n/s sill corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 281,537 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 221,318 miles

general body corrosion

Fail 11 May 2013 221,276 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

general body corrosion

Pass 15 May 2012 192,855 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 192,851 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 154,544 miles
Fail 15 May 2011 154,544 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 9 May 2010 115,517 miles

Near-side and off-side door mirror glasses slightly damaged.

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 9 May 2010 115,517 miles

Near-side and off-side door mirror glasses slightly damaged.

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 10 Apr 2009 92,103 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 66,249 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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FG54 XHW 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 60%.

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 FG54 XHW, 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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FG54 XHW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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