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FL55 CXY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

112,459 mi
Last recorded112,459 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 CXY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 112,459 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

osf wheel inner arch corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2026 112,456 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

osf wheel inner arch corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 111,772 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner arch area badly corroded and holed

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal suspension areas covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse lamps inop

Pass 3 Apr 2024 111,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under floor and brake pipe covered in black underseal

Fail 2 Mar 2024 111,394 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Underside been covered in black underseal

Pass 8 Feb 2023 110,290 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Reverse lights stuck on

Under vehicle is covered in underseal

Fail 8 Feb 2023 110,290 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Reverse lights stuck on

Under vehicle is covered in underseal

Pass 21 Feb 2022 108,188 miles

Nearside Rear number plate lamp inop

reverse lamps stuck on

Pass 22 Feb 2021 107,259 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Clutch pedal rubber split

Fuel tank breather pipe split

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding loose

Reverse lights inoperative

Vehicle been under sealed

Pass 7 Feb 2020 105,647 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch repaired ,inside

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear inner wheel arches have been repaired , covered with under seal

brake fluid reservoir looks partly contaminated in some of its chanals,require further investigation

oil leaks

rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 Feb 2020 105,647 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all hazard lights not working (4.4.1 (e))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch repaired ,inside

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear inner wheel arches have been repaired , covered with under seal

brake fluid reservoir looks partly contaminated in some of its chanals,require further investigation

oil leaks

rear bump stops missing

Pass 7 Feb 2019 97,514 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside door damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corrode / main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 97,514 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside door damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corrode / main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 63,470 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside & nearside rear suspension bump stops poor condition

Fail 28 Dec 2016 71,914 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

offside & nearside rear suspension bump stops poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2015 63,470 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 63,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 56,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 56,669 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Sep 2014 54,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,427 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 42,427 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,874 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

fuel tank breather pipe slightly deteriorated

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,559 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,670 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FL55 CXY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL55 CXY, 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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FL55 CXY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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