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FL55 XAD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,931 mi
Last recorded131,931 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2022 131,931 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side loading door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side loading door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill in the middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch at footwell slightly corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner wheel arch at footwell slightly corroded.

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

parking brake lever coming up close to the stop

Pass 29 Jan 2021 127,195 miles

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

Front to rear under body covered in under seal welding complete

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

Rear Under body corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 127,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Under body corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 119,024 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under cab steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 119,019 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded, forward of rear wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under cab steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 116,959 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 116,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring forward mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring rear mounting poit. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

NS inner and outer sill holed and corroded, requires welding.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 112,307 miles

Central Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front chassis side rail near engine mount holed and corroded

Offside Front sill corroding near wheel arch

Fail 12 Jul 2017 112,299 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front chassis side rail near engine mount holed and corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 110,875 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 110,874 miles

Fuel hose leaking side of tank (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 107,304 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 107,296 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 103,305 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 103,304 miles

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

Exhaust system in poor condition.

OS outer sill holed and corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,704 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 86,254 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,137 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,707 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,999 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 10,490 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 XAD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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