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FG55 XPV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,588 mi
Last recorded138,588 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 138,588 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 131,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 125,980 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 125,977 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 120,579 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 120,579 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 114,322 miles

nsf tyre worn

osr tyre worn +nail in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2011 98,169 miles

offside front brake disc slightly warped

Pass 20 Oct 2010 138,252 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

general corrosion of vehicle (borderline in places)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 113,369 miles

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 13 Oct 2008 88,972 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 XPV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG55 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

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

Is FG55 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 XPV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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