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FX55 XAC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,582 mi
Last recorded132,582 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 XAC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 132,582 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 128,933 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 128,928 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Stalk NOT working ( marked ) (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wheel Arch Missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt Belt routed wrong, operation of belt impeeded (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 125,170 miles

Centre propshaft mount worn

Fail 6 Nov 2015 125,167 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Centre propshaft mount worn

Pass 29 Sep 2014 122,422 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Pass 30 Sep 2013 119,091 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 119,090 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 108,577 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 108,556 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 91,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front brake discs scored and worn

n/s/r inner tyre punctured ,nail in tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2010 91,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front brake discs scored and worn

n/s/r inner tyre punctured ,nail in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,195 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,992 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,327 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 11,865 miles

n/s/rear outer tyre nick in outer sidewall

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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FX55 XAC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FX55 XAC, 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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What year was FX55 XAC registered?

FX55 XAC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FX55 XAC safe to buy?

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