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CX55 XWG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

112,915 mi
Last recorded112,915 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 XWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 112,915 miles

Corrosion Through Out Under Body And Suspension Components

N/S Out Rigger Corroded. Not In Prescribed Area

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box To Prop Shaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Tail Pipe Metal Hanger Snapped

Fail 29 Mar 2019 112,893 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Lower Securing Nut Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower Step / Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Leaf Spring Mount / Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Leaf Spring Mount / Inner /Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion Through Out Under Body And Suspension Components

N/S Out Rigger Corroded. Not In Prescribed Area

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box To Prop Shaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Tail Pipe Metal Hanger Snapped

Pass 3 Apr 2018 108,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt deteriorated

slight corrosion both outer sills front to rear

Fail 27 Mar 2018 108,335 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt deteriorated

slight corrosion both outer sills front to rear

Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,074 miles

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

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

brake pedal pad worn

Fail 28 Mar 2017 104,070 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

brake pedal pad worn

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,490 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slightly worn both inner rack ends

Fail 23 Mar 2016 99,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slightly worn both inner rack ends

Fail 26 Mar 2015 95,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

brake pedal pad worn

Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,577 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

brake pedal pad worn

Pass 25 Mar 2014 90,824 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side loading door handle damaged

n/s/r half shaft slight play

o/s/r half shaft slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2014 90,820 miles

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

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

Brake pedal rubber split

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side loading door handle damaged

n/s/r half shaft slight play

o/s/r half shaft slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,179 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 86,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 81,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,160 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 76,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,725 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 66,579 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,388 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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CX55 XWG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 CX55 XWG, 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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CX55 XWG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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