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FG55 XLV

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

170,065 mi
Last recorded170,065 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XLV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 170,065 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front box section near spring hangers (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Rear box section (6.1.B.2)

General Under-Body Corrosion

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 165,954 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 150,559 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 133,712 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 123,295 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 102,308 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 94,432 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 94,432 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,648 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 63,852 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,890 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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FG55 XLV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

FG55 XLV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is FG55 XLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 XLV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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