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FL55 VXX

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

258,522 mi
Last recorded258,522 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 VXX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 258,522 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 258,503 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both mainfeed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2016 242,530 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 242,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 204,255 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 190,166 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 165,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2011 139,551 miles

ad front pads

ad nsf tyre wearing thin

ad osr tyre out of shape

oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2011 139,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ad front pads

ad nsf tyre wearing thin

ad osr tyre out of shape

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 111,196 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 79,008 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 79,008 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 77,594 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 77,594 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 59,995 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 58,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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 VXX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VXX, 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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What year was FL55 VXX registered?

FL55 VXX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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