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FL55 XYV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,878 mi
Last recorded64,878 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 XYV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,878 miles

Both front steering arm slightly play

Fail 19 Nov 2021 64,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front steering arm slightly play

Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,007 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2020 63,007 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,290 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 57,290 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,657 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 56,657 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,487 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,414 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both sides under tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 54,414 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both sides under tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,030 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 54,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 51,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 51,328 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,548 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,142 miles

nearside rear and offside rear hub mountings have slight endfloat

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,070 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,821 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 XYV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XYV, 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 XYV registered?

FL55 XYV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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