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FL55 XGH

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,049 mi
Last recorded126,049 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 XGH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 126,049 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 123,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 113,693 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 108,452 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 108,440 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 106,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 106,614 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 104,890 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion STEP AREA (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion BODY CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 103,982 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 102,610 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 102,610 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2013 101,307 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 96,030 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 96,030 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 91,509 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 91,494 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 81,438 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 64,948 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r outer tyre plugged

Fail 12 Oct 2009 64,948 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/r outer tyre plugged

Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,551 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 XGH is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XGH, 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 XGH registered?

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

Is FL55 XGH safe to buy?

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