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SX05 PDU

2005 Ford Falcon

Blue Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,010 mi
Last recorded181,010 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Falcon58,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 PDU
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 181,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 180,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 180,349 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 179,565 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 179,223 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 178,505 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 178,504 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 177,417 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 177,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 171,214 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on edges

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

Pass 15 May 2019 168,065 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 162,747 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 162,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 162,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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SX05 PDU is a 2005 Ford Falcon in Blue with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Ford Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 58,666 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 Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SX05 PDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Falcon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SX05 PDU registered?

SX05 PDU is a 2005 Ford Falcon, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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