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FL55 XEP

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,055 mi
Last recorded132,055 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 XEP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 132,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum backing plate wet

n/s inner sill holed. Front tyres worn inner. both front wishbone rear bushes deteriating

Fail 14 May 2019 132,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake drum backing plate wet

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s inner sill holed. Front tyres worn inner. both front wishbone rear bushes deteriating

Pass 21 Mar 2018 130,955 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 130,948 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 128,192 miles

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

both front inner wheel archs corroded and holed

n/s outer sill corroded and holed

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 26 Mar 2016 126,140 miles

Front stone chip to screen.

Pass 7 Mar 2015 123,307 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2014 121,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 117,687 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 104,505 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 89,646 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,096 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 57,257 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 XEP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

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

Is FL55 XEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 XEP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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