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FN55 XCV

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,751 mi
Last recorded172,751 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 XCV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 172,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle footbrake imbalance advise attention (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on o/s front and both rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on o/s front inner wing advise attention (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise changing at earliest convienience (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on most parts of chassis/crossmembers/outriggers/inner sills/underbody etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight damage to various outer panels

Pass 2 Jan 2018

Body has slight corrosion corrosion and damage to various outer panels/sills etc (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on both front inner wheel arches advise attention at earliest convienience (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on both front inner wings and tpos of chassis under bonnet advise attention at earliest convienience (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on most parts of underbody/chassis/inner sills/steps/crossmembers etc advise attention at earliest convienience (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

vehicle had extensive welding on underside etc

Pass 19 Dec 2016 170,341 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise changing at earliest convienience (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on both outer sills advise repairs at earliest convienience

corrosion on o/s front inner wheelarch

corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 5 Jan 2016 165,986 miles

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch slight corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 157,100 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 157,100 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2013 145,569 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 145,569 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 127,977 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn, some splitting.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 127,977 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn, some splitting.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 109,645 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 109,645 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 10 Oct 2009 70,431 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,455 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 52,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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 XCV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XCV, 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 XCV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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