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FG55 WXL

2005 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 WXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted on Sills inner & Outer

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension ,Under-body , Sills , Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Fail 18 Apr 2019

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted on Sills inner & Outer

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension ,Under-body , Sills , Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Pass 16 Apr 2018 162,927 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 162,927 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under body (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 157,175 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 157,175 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 148,779 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 148,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 138,443 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 138,440 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 125,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 88,112 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,264 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 28,349 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 13,021 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 9,770 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 6,521 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 3,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WXL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG55 WXL, 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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FG55 WXL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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