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FG55 XNL

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

158,088 mi
Last recorded158,088 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XNL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 158,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 158,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 152,400 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 152,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 147,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 140,223 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 133,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 126,829 miles

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

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

underbody surface rust

Fail 19 Dec 2020 126,822 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

underbody surface rust

Pass 10 Dec 2019 117,717 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 112,509 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 107,223 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 101,353 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 94,680 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 87,244 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 78,935 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,385 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,383 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,929 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 55,639 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 55,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 50,189 miles

nearside front tire is on 2.5mm

offside front tire on 2mm

stonechip in zone "a" of windscreen been repaired

windscreen has damage offside bottom corner 190mm long

Fail 17 Nov 2008 50,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tire is on 2.5mm

offside front tire on 2mm

windscreen has damage offside bottom corner 190mm long

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 XNL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG55 XNL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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