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FN55 CUX

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

131,407 mi
Last recorded131,407 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 CUX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 131,407 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2025 126,170 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 6 Aug 2024 126,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 3 separate areas with corrosion and holes (all chalked up) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (underside of van corroded and covered in a lot of underseal) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 X Pipes front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 124,532 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes running front to rear starting above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of van corroded and covered in a lot of underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 124,526 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes running front to rear starting above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of van corroded and covered in a lot of underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 122,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 122,228 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 122,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear High level brake light inoperative

Coolant leak

Corrosion forming all along chassis

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension bump stops missing or deteriorated

Rear Unable to open tailgate

Reverse gear poor operation

Pass 12 Nov 2020 114,022 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 114,018 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,602 miles

cover with under seel

Fail 2 Apr 2019 107,601 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 105,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE

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

STRONG ADVISE CORROSION NEARSIDE FRONT ARCH TO SILL

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded and insecure

nearside and offside front wipers poor

Fail 16 Apr 2018 105,239 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE

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

STRONG ADVISE CORROSION NEARSIDE FRONT ARCH TO SILL

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded and insecure

nearside and offside front wipers poor

Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,303 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2017 102,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill rear leaf spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre perished 205/65/16

small splits nearside front tyre on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2016 98,649 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACKEND

front of engine oily

items removed from drivers view of the road

nearside rear tyre starting to perish 205/65/16

slight corrosion offside front step to inner sill

Fail 27 Apr 2016 98,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

STRONG ADVISE PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACKEND

front of engine oily

items removed from drivers view of the road

nearside rear tyre starting to perish 205/65/16

slight corrosion offside front step to inner sill

Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,279 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE PLAY NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACKEDS

corrosion offside front inner sill to underside of step

Fail 20 Apr 2015 95,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

STRONG ADVISE PLAY NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACKEDS

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

corrosion offside front inner sill to underside of step

heatshield over exhaust insecure and rattling

Pass 8 May 2014 93,869 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 93,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,209 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,385 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,920 miles

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

slight underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2010 35,442 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 35,442 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,021 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 33,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,225 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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FN55 CUX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 FN55 CUX, 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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FN55 CUX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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