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FG55 WXH

2005 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,649 mi
Last recorded105,649 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 WXH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 105,649 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 105,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 101,745 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 101,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear service brake imbalance 95% o/s/r brake very little effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s/r park brake little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f shock tower (large corrosion hole ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected o/s/r brake cylinder leaking fluid (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,550 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 99,544 miles

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CROSS MEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced LOW (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 94,691 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 94,685 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cab centreprop mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,630 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,779 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 81,779 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,706 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,287 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,510 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,217 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,779 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 33,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FG55 WXH is a 2005 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG55 WXH, 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 FG55 WXH registered?

FG55 WXH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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