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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))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded
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
heavy corrosion to chassis box sections above rear axle and both front inner wings (prescribed areas unaffected)
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)
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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