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FL55 XHG

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

244,754 mi
Last recorded244,754 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 244,754 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 237,156 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 229,588 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 220,195 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 213,636 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 205,780 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 195,136 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 147,410 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

various brake pipes greased

Fail 9 Oct 2014 147,336 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Dec 2013 137,185 miles

SEE ADVISORY NOTICE TEST NUMBER 226482553346

Fail 18 Dec 2013 137,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 28 Dec 2012 114,814 miles

see advisory test number 215015652342

Fail 20 Dec 2012 114,670 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

handbrake will soon require attention to travel.

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear.

offside rear tyre is close to wear indicators.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 96,965 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers worn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 80,739 miles

windscreen badly damaged but not in swept area

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,019 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,153 miles

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

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

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 XHG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

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

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