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FP55 XVS

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

199,946 mi
Last recorded199,946 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 XVS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 199,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 199,945 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 198,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody & Chassis rails corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 196,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2019 196,149 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 192,317 miles

n/s/ outer sill surface corrosion

o/s outer sill surface corrosion

surface corrosion on both front brake pipes

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Jun 2018 192,317 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s/ outer sill surface corrosion

o/s outer sill surface corrosion

surface corrosion on both front brake pipes

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2017 188,160 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

both wipers poor

corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexys

corrosion on n/s sill & o/s/f sill door step

Pass 8 Jun 2016 183,235 miles

Both front brake pipes have corrosion.

Both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated and bonding has come away.

Both front to rear brake pipes have corrosion

Both outer sill steps corroded and holed.

Nearside rear wheel has slight end float play.

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat missing at time of test.

Prop centre bearing has play.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 183,235 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Both front brake pipes have corrosion.

Both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated and bonding has come away.

Both front to rear brake pipes have corrosion

Both outer sill steps corroded and holed.

Both steering rack inner arms have play.

Nearside rear brake pipe from flexi to drum heavily corroded. Requires attention.

Nearside rear wheel has slight end float play.

Offside rear brake pipe from flexi to drum heavily corroded. Requires attention.

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat missing at time of test.

Prop centre bearing has play.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 177,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes corroding slightly

Pass 13 May 2014 173,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower bushes poor

no n/s/f seat fitted at time of test

power steering pump damp

stone chip in screen

wear in steering system

Fail 12 May 2014 173,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front lower bushes poor

n/s/r brake back plate damp

n/s/r tyre close to limit requires attention

no n/s/f seat fitted at time of test

power steering pump damp

spare tyre poor

stone chip in screen

wear in steering system

Pass 31 May 2013 168,441 miles

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

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Front brake pads low

No passenger seats fitted at time of test

Oil leak

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 31 May 2013 168,441 miles

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

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Front brake pads low

No passenger seats fitted at time of test

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2012 164,010 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 148,008 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 147,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 137,881 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 137,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 118,434 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 118,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 99,724 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 99,724 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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FP55 XVS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FP55 XVS, 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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FP55 XVS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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