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FL55 XYM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests49 (28 pass, 21 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,295 mi
Last recorded209,295 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

28 pass 21 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 209,295 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 209,285 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure bumper, heavily corrosion on front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body panel insecure bumper, heavily corrosion on front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT HANGER POOR PREVIOUS REPAIR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

CLUTCH VERY HIGH AND SLIPPING

drivers seat back heavily torn

Pass 10 Sep 2024 203,718 miles

Lot of underseal over frame and components

Lots of welded sections underside of vehicle

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

aux belt split in two

Fail 10 Sep 2024 203,702 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Lot of underseal over frame and components

Lots of welded sections underside of vehicle

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

aux belt split in two

Fail 21 Aug 2024 203,698 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch support strut (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FAN BELT ABOUT TO BRAKE

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 200,663 miles

ALL OF THE UNDERSIDE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front SLIGHT NOISE ON SUSPENSION NOTHING VISABLE

Fail 12 Mar 2024 200,656 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED WITH UNDER SEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Welded and suspension mounted areas heavily covered in under seal

Fail 29 Feb 2024 200,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision SILL FILLED WITH FILLER (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED WITH UNDER SEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 193,994 miles

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WIRE BROKEN

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 193,990 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WIRE BROKEN

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 187,930 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 187,926 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BY WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 184,057 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 184,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER WISHBONE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 179,209 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No spare wheel

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 176,103 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 175,098 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively loose (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess brackets broken and on exhaust (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 170,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 167,209 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 167,205 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive all wheel arches need paint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 167,193 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure touching exhaust (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front and rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

4 wheel arch need a little paint

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

all brake pipes are covered in grease

Pass 24 Sep 2019 161,925 miles

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

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 17 Sep 2019 161,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2019 158,231 miles

Slow down on the welding and a little nater

Fail 26 Feb 2019 158,227 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 152,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack arm, slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 144,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2018 144,571 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2017 143,236 miles

power steering fluid on bottom on engine

Pass 17 Mar 2017 138,037 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 131,018 miles

Offside Front tyre, cut in sidewall, not to canvas

brake pipes covered in grease

vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2016 130,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel hose perished

rear brake pipes greased across axle

Pass 23 Nov 2015 130,377 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 130,371 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 60cm & 70cm (8.2.2)

Nearside Front step floor corroded

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

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

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

coolant cap missing

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 126,919 miles

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

centre exhaust silencers deteriated

gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2014 126,918 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencers deteriated

gearbox oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2013 122,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 122,634 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 149,855 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 149,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 144,930 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 144,930 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 120,060 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 108,282 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2008 91,510 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 91,510 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 60,358 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 60,358 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,544 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 XYM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 49 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 XYM, 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 XYM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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