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FN55 XAT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,506 mi
Last recorded66,506 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 XAT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,506 miles

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

Reversing lamp insecure Both not working (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,891 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Cracks on tyre

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,729 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,021 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 61,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 57,768 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 57,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,665 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 52,368 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,241 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 46,241 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,714 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,355 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 38,355 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,412 miles

F/O/S TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

SCRATCHES TO O/S/R DOOR

Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,235 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 15,235 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 XAT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FN55 XAT, 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 XAT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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