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FN05 WXU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,278 mi
Last recorded188,278 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 WXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 188,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 188,275 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 18,586 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 184,664 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch

Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 182,938 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 181,194 miles

VEHICLES STEP AND UNDER BODY AREAS CORRODED ALSO REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Fail 16 Jun 2015 181,188 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

VEHICLES STEP AND UNDER BODY AREAS CORRODED ALSO REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 30 May 2014 174,441 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to the offside sill area

Pass 24 Jun 2013 157,428 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 157,428 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 146,378 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 146,378 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 135,024 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 108,619 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 82,021 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 63,347 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,931 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,468 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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FN05 WXU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FN05 WXU, 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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FN05 WXU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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