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FL55 XDT

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

260,830 mi
Last recorded260,830 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 260,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 251,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle box deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2014 250,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle box deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 235,626 miles

nearside front sill damage

Fail 9 Sep 2013 235,489 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front sill damage

Pass 25 Sep 2012 211,195 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 211,195 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2011 200,653 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 200,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 191,782 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 184,215 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 184,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 156,139 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 156,137 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 XDT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XDT, 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 XDT registered?

FL55 XDT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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