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FY05 XXE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,229 mi
Last recorded91,229 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 XXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 91,229 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 91,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member above spare wheel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner step (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside panel under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel behind nearside front wheel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel behind nearside rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel behind offside front wheel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel behind offside rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,341 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 83,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner step (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside panels behind front wheels (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2016 75,718 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,722 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

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

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

n/s washer aim/performance

o/s front bumper mounting/security

Fail 9 Apr 2015 69,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Drivers wiper rubber split

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

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

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

n/s washer aim/performance

o/s front bumper mounting/security

Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside rear tyre shows signs of perishing

Fail 10 Apr 2014 63,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside rear tyre shows signs of perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2013 59,390 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s front bumper assy damaged/exposed edges

Fail 12 Apr 2013 59,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Damage to o/s rear lamp assy

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s front bumper assy damaged/exposed edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear lamp colouring faded/minor damage

o/s rear view mirror adjustment

Fail 23 Feb 2012 54,905 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear lamp colouring faded/minor damage

o/s rear view mirror adjustment

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,981 miles

N/s mirror glass cracked but still visable

Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,282 miles

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

sill corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,608 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,663 miles

Both number plates have no B.S.markings.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FY05 XXE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FY05 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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FY05 XXE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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