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FX05 XXE

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,997 mi
Last recorded103,997 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 XXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 103,997 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of chassis legs starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 103,966 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,520 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,229 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,276 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 83,276 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 76,242 miles

Nearside Outer SILL CORRODED

Offside Outer SILL CORRODED

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

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE IS CORRODED ALL OVER

Fail 9 Feb 2016 76,242 miles

Nearside Outer SILL CORRODED

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer SILL CORRODED

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

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE IS CORRODED ALL OVER

Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,553 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 68,553 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 58,527 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 58,224 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,028 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 48,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,912 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,466 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 26,211 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 21,842 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 16,233 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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FX05 XXE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FX05 XXE, 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 FX05 XXE registered?

FX05 XXE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FX05 XXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 XXE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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