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FN55 XEL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,936 mi
Last recorded166,936 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 XEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 166,936 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 166,387 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 166,005 miles

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 May 2023 166,005 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 163,826 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 160,042 miles

heavy corrosion to chassis box sections above rear axle and both front inner wings (prescribed areas unaffected)

Fail 29 Nov 2019 160,042 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

heavy corrosion to chassis box sections above rear axle and both front inner wings (prescribed areas unaffected)

Pass 29 Nov 2018 152,152 miles

Heavy corrosion to rear chassis box sections above axle and offside front inner wing all outside of prescribed areas.

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 142,582 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes across rear axle covered in grease not allowing full inspection

both rear tyres signs of slight cracking

offside front tyre signs of slight cracking

signs of corrosion through out underside of vehicle

signs of heavy corrosion above rear axle on the nearside of the vehicle

Fail 27 Nov 2017 142,473 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch front of shocker mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill at side of spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch front of shocker mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch to door step rear of front wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill at side of spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes across rear axle heavily greased not allowing full inspection

both rear tyres signs of slight cracking

offside front tyre signs of slight cracking

signs of corrosion through out underside of vehicle

signs of heavy corrosion on chassis rail above axle

Pass 14 Nov 2016 134,979 miles

Heavy corrosion developing to many areas of vehicle underside

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swinging shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swinging shackle (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 134,979 miles

Heavy corrosion developing to many areas of vehicle underside

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swinging shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swinging shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 125,656 miles

Body has slight corrosion front inner wings, chassis and sill sections in places (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop insecure

sills filled but not within a prescribed area

Fail 18 Nov 2015 125,656 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion front inner wings, chassis and sill sections in places (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop insecure

sills filled but not within a prescribed area

Pass 13 Nov 2014 112,346 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 94,370 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 94,370 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,465 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 80,465 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 68,489 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 53,131 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,558 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,567 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,167 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 XEL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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