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FL55 XZH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,351 mi
Last recorded115,351 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 115,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER AND OUTER PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER AND OUTER PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 113,448 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 113,424 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 111,638 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 110,789 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 109,087 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 109,080 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 105,435 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 105,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Driver's seat insecure Frame broken. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in tread area to expose cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,242 miles

Both front suspension wishbone rear mounting bushes are splitting.

Both nearside rear tyres are perished and splitting.

Drivers and nearside passengers seat belt webbing in poor condition.

Engine oil level low and oil leak.

Front brake pads are worn low.

Offside rear anti roll bar link bush has slight play.

Offside section of brake pipe on rear axle corroding.

Windscreen chipped on nearside but less than 40mm.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 97,738 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 94,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine weeping oil

hand brake lever travel slightly high

lot of axle back lash evident

off side rear anti roll bar link rod some play evident in lower bush

prop shaft rear centre bearing worn

some play evident in axle pinion

Fail 11 Nov 2015 94,256 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank breather (7.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine weeping oil

hand brake lever travel slightly high

lot of axle back lash evident

off side rear anti roll bar link rod some play evident in lower bush

prop shaft rear centre bearing worn

some play evident in axle pinion

Pass 21 Oct 2014 89,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nail in o/s/r outer tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2014 89,656 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nail in o/s/r outer tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2013 85,327 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,551 miles

n/s side marks not working

Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,498 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 73,326 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 73,286 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front discs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2009 70,966 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 70,966 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,380 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 XZH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XZH, 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 XZH registered?

FL55 XZH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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