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FN55 XAX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020
Pass 28 Feb 2019
Fail 26 Feb 2019

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 96,610 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 96,610 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside step corroded

prop shaft bearing worn

Fail 17 Feb 2016

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside step corroded

prop shaft bearing worn

Fail 18 Feb 2015

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2014 57,682 miles

o/s/f tyre wall cut

Fail 20 Feb 2014 57,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,444 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 133,000 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

damage to n/s sill

n/s/f ball joint boot split

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak on engine

slight play in n/s/f track control arm

Pass 10 Sep 2010 108,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

grease leaking from n/s front track rod cover

Fail 8 Sep 2010 108,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

grease leaking from n/s front track rod cover

Pass 22 Aug 2009 90,703 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 71,282 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 XAX 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 63.2%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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