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FD55 MXW

2005 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,106 mi
Last recorded81,106 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 MXW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 81,106 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 81,106 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing as marked and inner sill and step area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing as marked and inner sill and step area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 75,191 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 75,185 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r marker insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,491 miles

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

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

exhaust manifold to down pipe nut loose

nearside side door center hinge not fastened to body

nr brake drum showing ovality and back plate slightly damp

o/r marker lamp not working

Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,249 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,241 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r outer tyre outer edge has cut but not showing cords

welded exhaust bkt loose but still supports exhaust

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,538 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s dropside front hinge loose

nail in n/s/r/inner tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,295 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 34,295 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,792 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,457 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 20,457 miles

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

O/S/R INNER TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE O/S/R OUTER TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE OIL LEAK ON ENGINE UNDERSIDE FUEL FILLER FLAP NOT CLOSING PROPERLY

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 MXW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

FD55 MXW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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The MOT history for FD55 MXW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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