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FL55 HXR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

198,196 mi
Last recorded198,196 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 198,196 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 191,998 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 191,995 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 183,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 171,364 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 171,004 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 143,420 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 143,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 103,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to n/s front but not causing any hazard due to protrusions

Pass 7 Sep 2010 103,763 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to n/s front but not causing any hazard due to protrusions

Pass 21 Oct 2009 70,405 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 70,404 miles

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,302 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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FL55 HXR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HXR, 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 HXR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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