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FD55 MTX

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,046 mi
Last recorded207,046 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 MTX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 207,046 miles

Extensive Under-Seal coating underside

General Under-Body Corrosion

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 207,046 miles

Extensive Under-Seal coating underside

General Under-Body Corrosion

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 198,273 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion SILL CONDITION (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 198,273 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion SILL CONDITION (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 189,401 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 189,395 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension strut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 174,828 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 174,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 166,903 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 160,432 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 160,432 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 150,322 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 150,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 134,315 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 112,172 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 86,153 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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FD55 MTX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD55 MTX, 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 FD55 MTX registered?

FD55 MTX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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