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FG55 XPY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

216,495 mi
Last recorded216,495 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 216,495 miles

Eight passenger seats fitted when presented for test

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 216,488 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side load door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and offside step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excessive corroded within 30cm of offside rear shocker mounting point on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Eight passenger seats fitted when presented for test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 126,924 miles

Eight passenger seats fitted when presented for test

Fail 8 Feb 2022 126,924 miles

Eight passenger seats fitted when presented for test

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 178,498 miles

Eight passenger seats fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2020 178,498 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working washer pump not working (3.5 (a))

Eight passenger seats fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 176,948 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

eight passenger seats fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2020 176,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength excess corrosion within 30cm of nearside rear spring anchorage point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured spring anchor age eye broken (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

eight passenger seats fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2019 175,806 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

eight passenger seats fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2019 175,806 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

eight passenger seats fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2018 170,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes rear to front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 170,017 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes rear to front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 166,978 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 166,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 164,907 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 154,071 miles

six seats been taken out when presented for test

Fail 17 Aug 2016 154,071 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding hand brake (3.7.B.1)

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

six seats been taken out when presented for test

Pass 29 Jul 2015 139,945 miles

all metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 18 Aug 2014 126,859 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 115,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,391 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 100,391 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 98,271 miles

O/S/F track rod has slight play

bad oil leak from engine

front pads very low need changing soon

Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,076 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,944 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,387 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,019 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,117 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 XPY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XPY, 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 XPY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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