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FM05 OXC

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,983 mi
Last recorded70,983 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OXC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 70,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 70,982 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 70,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various areas and locations (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 70,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various areas and locations (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 67,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 66,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,879 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO A NUMBER OF ITEMS IN VARIOUS AREAS AND LOCATIONS

Fail 19 Jun 2020 65,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

SLIGHT CORROSION TO A NUMBER OF ITEMS IN VARIOUS AREAS AND LOCATIONS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 37,046 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 10,775 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 10,775 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 1,631 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,199 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 33,672 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 29,770 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 29,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,186 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,033 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,189 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 20,352 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,059 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,816 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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FM05 OXC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FM05 OXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM05 OXC?

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What year was FM05 OXC registered?

FM05 OXC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is FM05 OXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 OXC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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