CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE55 XBH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,590 mi
Last recorded169,590 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XBH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 169,590 miles

General corrosion around chassis and underbody

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 2 Aug 2019 169,590 miles

General corrosion around chassis and underbody

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 161,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 161,894 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 155,155 miles

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

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

extensive weld repairs and heavy undersealing

Fail 23 Jun 2017 154,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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)

both front wiper blades split

nearside inner sill corroded

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside sill corroded

oil leak

rear cross member corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 144,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop mounting missing

Pass 6 May 2015 132,993 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 119,723 miles

near side rear tyre border line

off side rear shock absorber has dammage to outer case (border line)

osf tyre worn on inner edge (very low)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 104,153 miles

both rear tyres worn

Fail 17 Dec 2012 104,118 miles

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

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres worn

Pass 24 May 2011 86,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 24 May 2011 86,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Jun 2010 77,745 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 62,089 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut to outer side wall

Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,672 miles

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

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE55 XBH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE55 XBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE55 XBH?

You can check the full history of FE55 XBH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE55 XBH registered?

FE55 XBH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is FE55 XBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 XBH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE55 XBH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE55 XBH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.