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FL55 NME

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,726 mi
Last recorded159,726 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 159,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective LENS FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective LENS FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 7 Apr 2022 159,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective LENS FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective LENS FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 27 Feb 2021 148,084 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 139,417 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 139,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 134,101 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 134,094 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit used (0.96) failed at )2.63) (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 124,724 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 117,901 miles

auxiliary drive belt frayed

Pass 7 May 2016 111,210 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 102,473 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 98,391 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,914 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 89,013 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 77,919 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 66,854 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 55,831 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 44,556 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 32,149 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 20,131 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 7,639 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 NME is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FL55 NME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL55 NME registered?

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

Is FL55 NME safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 NME shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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