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FV05 OGX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 OGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2025

Brake performance unable to be tested INSECURE REAR HUBS (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024

7 pin tow bar socket damaged.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner tie rod.

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2024

7 pin tow bar socket damaged.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner tie rod.

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 88,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 88,410 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached PROP SHAFT HAS DETACHED FROM ITS HOUSING (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Aug 2022

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine FROM FRONT AND REAR OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LEAF SPRING REAR ANCHOR MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LEAF SPRING REAR ANCHOR MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Aug 2021 85,843 miles

Corrosion present outside prescribed areas

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Fail 2 Aug 2021 85,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Corrosion present outside prescribed areas

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Pass 12 Aug 2020 83,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 82,245 miles

Central Front Upper Emissions not tested serious coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Front Upper Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users serious engine coolant leak when engine running (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn out tread areas split/damaged/cut in two separate places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera and mount ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tyre are devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine coolant tank empty

Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,142 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 80,129 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/ step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 78,388 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 78,387 miles

Offside Front Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,530 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 75,520 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside very low effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,342 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth

Fail 10 Jun 2016 71,342 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted cover missing (1.1.C.1b)

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

brake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth

Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,499 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 67,499 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jun 2014 63,406 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,325 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,249 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,084 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 59,084 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 56,533 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 56,533 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 53,032 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,506 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,684 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 36,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 28,603 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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FV05 OGX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FV05 OGX, 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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FV05 OGX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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