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FL55 XZD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,547 mi
Last recorded130,547 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 130,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 115,435 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/.S ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play x2 (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 104,258 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes showing minor wear

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Van presented and turned into a camper van.

exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 8 Sep 2023 104,258 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes showing minor wear

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Van presented and turned into a camper van.

exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2022 88,733 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 73,862 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 59,654 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 59,654 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 49,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

No reverse lights

Wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 22 Dec 2017 49,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 49,100 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 49,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 48,256 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 46,593 miles

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 46,593 miles

Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 42,747 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 42,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit

Pass 20 Dec 2012 36,815 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

screw in o/s/r outer tyre near inner side wall

Pass 14 Dec 2011 33,729 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall badly scrubbed

n/s/r lamp lens broken

Fail 13 Dec 2011 33,714 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall badly scrubbed

n/s/r lamp lens broken

Pass 23 Dec 2010 32,997 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 32,991 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 27,670 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,700 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 21,700 miles

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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 XZD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XZD, 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 XZD registered?

FL55 XZD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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