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FL55 NLZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,198 mi
Last recorded122,198 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 122,198 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 122,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 120,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 120,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 118,192 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 116,158 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (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))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 116,156 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (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))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 111,235 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 111,235 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 108,502 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outer side rail near gearbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer side rail close to engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion forming nsf & osf chassis top rails in engine bay

Fail 17 Jul 2018 108,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel with in 30cm of spring rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill with in 30cm of spring forward mounting point (front) and floor bearer (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel with in 30cm of spring rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outer side rail near gearbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer side rail close to engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion forming nsf & osf chassis top rails in engine bay

Pass 14 Jul 2017 103,687 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 103,679 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 101,364 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel contamination at tank

Fail 30 Jun 2016 101,358 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill back (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill back (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill back (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill back (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill front (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel contamination at tank

Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,887 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 87,874 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,322 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 78,314 miles

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

NS & OS inner and outer sills corroded.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,831 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,983 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,073 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,635 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,723 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 26,315 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,621 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,183 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 NLZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLZ, 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 NLZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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