2005 Ford Transit · 12,735 MOT tests
2005 Ford Transit reliability
2005 Ford Transits fail 44.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 24 Transit years (12,735 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- 44.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 118,417
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,735
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: about average for its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: about average for its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 17.8% of tests fail here (86% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Ford Transit
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.6%
- Suspension20.8%
- Body, chassis and structure17.8%
- Brakes14.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.9%
- Seat belts and airbags4.9%
- Tyres4.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 11.52%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 5.05%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Chassis corroded, rigidity significantly reduced 4.72%
Serious corrosion weakens the chassis, affecting crash safety and handling, so specialist assessment is needed.
Stop lamp not working 4.44%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.19%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.1%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (21.43%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.7%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.48%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (9.84%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.48%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.76%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Ford Transit reliable?
2005 Ford Transits fail 44.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 24 Transit years (12,735 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Ford Transit MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (11.52% of tests), position lamp not working (5.05% of tests), chassis corroded, rigidity significantly reduced (4.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Ford Transit have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Ford Transit shows 118,417 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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